Limits of trig functions as x approaches infinity?

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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?
 
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
 
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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