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    Limits of trig functions as x approaches infinity?

    As x approaches infinity, is it possible for a rational-style function with trig functions can approach +/- infinity? Usually, trig functions' limits don't exist because of oscillation, but when they are in rational functions, is it possible for infinite limits?

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    yes, you are right
    because of oscillation, usually limits at infinity don't exist
    But I think anything is possible, depending how you define the rational function

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    In the X direction yes. sin and cos oscillates on the x direction for an infinite amount of times. On the Y it is impossible, since it must oscillate at a certain number Y and drop down or up. Thus no longer infinite. However, it could snag and stop, which could create a straight line upwards infinitely.

    Since you're asking about the x direction it will almost always be going infinitly + and -.

    This is considering the limitations of the graph. If the graph spans long enough it will not be infinite and will snag, but it usually continues along a parabollic path infinitly until another snag.


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