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Sections 1 to 6: limit laws, the squeeze theorem, limits at infinity, the epsilon-delta definition, continuity and the IVT1 至 6 节:极限法则、夹逼定理、无穷极限、epsilon-delta 定义、连续性与介值定理CALC I



PART I  ·  CORE TECHNIQUES核心技法Computational fluency计算熟练度 · 28 marks

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Q1MEDIUMCOREindeterminate forms: factor and conjugate不定式:因式分解与共轭有理化[6 marks]

Evaluate (a) $\lim_{x\to 3}\frac{x^{2}-x-6}{x-3}$; (b) $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sqrt{x+4}-2}{x}$; (c) $\lim_{x\to 2}\frac{|x-2|}{x-2}$.计算 (a) $\lim_{x\to 3}\frac{x^{2}-x-6}{x-3}$;(b) $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sqrt{x+4}-2}{x}$;(c) $\lim_{x\to 2}\frac{|x-2|}{x-2}$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $5$  ·  (b) $\tfrac{1}{4}$  ·  (c) does not exist不存在

(a) Factor the indeterminate quotient(a) 因式分解不定商 M1·A1

Direct substitution gives $\tfrac{0}{0}$, so factor. The numerator factors as $x^{2}-x-6=(x-3)(x+2)$. (M1)直接代入得 $\tfrac{0}{0}$ 不定式,故进行因式分解。分子 $x^{2}-x-6=(x-3)(x+2)$。(M1)

$$ \lim_{x\to 3}\frac{(x-3)(x+2)}{x-3}=\lim_{x\to 3}(x+2)=5. $$

(A1)

(b) Rationalise with the conjugate(b) 乘以共轭表达式有理化 M1·A1

Multiply numerator and denominator by $\sqrt{x+4}+2$: (M1)分子分母同乘 $\sqrt{x+4}+2$:(M1)

$$ \frac{\sqrt{x+4}-2}{x}\cdot\frac{\sqrt{x+4}+2}{\sqrt{x+4}+2}=\frac{(x+4)-4}{x\left(\sqrt{x+4}+2\right)}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{x+4}+2}. $$

Hence the limit is $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{4}+2}=\dfrac{1}{4}$. (A1)故极限为 $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{4}+2}=\dfrac{1}{4}$。(A1)

(c) One-sided limits disagree(c) 单侧极限不相等 M1·A1

For $x>2$, $|x-2|=x-2$, so the quotient is $+1$; for $x<2$, $|x-2|=-(x-2)$, so the quotient is $-1$. (M1)当 $x>2$ 时,$|x-2|=x-2$,商为 $+1$;当 $x<2$ 时,$|x-2|=-(x-2)$,商为 $-1$。(M1)

The right-hand limit is $1$ and the left-hand limit is $-1$. Since they differ, the two-sided limit does not exist. (A1)右侧极限为 $1$,左侧极限为 $-1$。两者不相等,故双侧极限不存在。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Every "$0/0$" limit is a hidden cancellation: polynomials want factoring, surds want the conjugate. The absolute-value trap is different in kind, not difficulty: whenever a definition splits at the target point, test both sides before claiming a value. A two-sided limit exists only when the one-sided limits agree.每一个"$0/0$"极限都隐含着消去:多项式用因式分解,根式用共轭有理化。绝对值的陷阱在性质上有所不同:只要定义在目标点处分段,就须先检验两侧极限再断言极限值。双侧极限存在当且仅当两个单侧极限相等。
Q2MEDIUMCORElimits at infinity, leading-term ratio无穷极限,最高次项比较[6 marks]

Evaluate (a) $\lim_{x\to\infty}\frac{3x^{2}-5x+1}{2x^{2}+7}$; (b) $\lim_{x\to\infty}\frac{\sqrt{4x^{2}+x}}{x+1}$; (c) $\lim_{x\to-\infty}\frac{2x}{\sqrt{x^{2}+1}}$.计算 (a) $\lim_{x\to\infty}\frac{3x^{2}-5x+1}{2x^{2}+7}$;(b) $\lim_{x\to\infty}\frac{\sqrt{4x^{2}+x}}{x+1}$;(c) $\lim_{x\to-\infty}\frac{2x}{\sqrt{x^{2}+1}}$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\tfrac{3}{2}$  ·  (b) $2$  ·  (c) $-2$

(a) Divide by the highest power(a) 除以最高次幂 M1·A1

Divide top and bottom by $x^{2}$: $\dfrac{3-5/x+1/x^{2}}{2+7/x^{2}}$. (M1) As $x\to\infty$ the $1/x$ terms vanish, leaving $\dfrac{3}{2}$. (A1)分子分母同除以 $x^{2}$,得 $\dfrac{3-5/x+1/x^{2}}{2+7/x^{2}}$。(M1) 当 $x\to\infty$ 时,含 $1/x$ 的项趋于零,结果为 $\dfrac{3}{2}$。(A1)

(b) Pull $x$ out of the root (with $x>0$)(b) 从根号中提出 $x$($x>0$) M1·A1

For $x\to\infty$, $\sqrt{4x^{2}+x}=x\sqrt{4+1/x}$ since $x>0$. Dividing by $x$: (M1)当 $x\to\infty$ 时,因 $x>0$,有 $\sqrt{4x^{2}+x}=x\sqrt{4+1/x}$。除以 $x$:(M1)

$$ \frac{\sqrt{4+1/x}}{1+1/x}\longrightarrow \frac{\sqrt{4}}{1}=2. $$

(A1)

(c) Mind the sign of the root as $x\to-\infty$(c) 注意 $x\to-\infty$ 时根式的符号 M1·A1

Here $\sqrt{x^{2}+1}=|x|\sqrt{1+1/x^{2}}$, and for $x\to-\infty$ we have $|x|=-x$. (M1)此处 $\sqrt{x^{2}+1}=|x|\sqrt{1+1/x^{2}}$,当 $x\to-\infty$ 时 $|x|=-x$。(M1)

$$ \frac{2x}{-x\sqrt{1+1/x^{2}}}=\frac{2}{-\sqrt{1+1/x^{2}}}\longrightarrow \frac{2}{-1}=-2. $$

(A1)

Insight.要点。 The leading-term ratio handles rational limits at infinity instantly, but a square root hides a sign: $\sqrt{x^{2}}=|x|$, not $x$. Forgetting this is the single most common error on (c). On the side $x\to+\infty$ the answer would be $+2$; the function $\tfrac{2x}{\sqrt{x^{2}+1}}$ has two different horizontal asymptotes, $y=2$ and $y=-2$.最高次项比较法可以立即处理有理函数在无穷处的极限,但根号隐藏了符号:$\sqrt{x^{2}}=|x|$,而非 $x$。忽略这一点是 (c) 中最常见的错误。在 $x\to+\infty$ 方向答案为 $+2$;函数 $\tfrac{2x}{\sqrt{x^{2}+1}}$ 有两条不同的水平渐近线 $y=2$ 与 $y=-2$。
Q3HARDCOREsqueeze theorem and the standard trig limits夹逼定理与标准三角极限[8 marks]

Evaluate (a) $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin 5x}{3x}$; (b) $\lim_{x\to 0} x^{2}\cos(1/x)$ by the squeeze theorem; (c) $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}$.计算 (a) $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin 5x}{3x}$;(b) 用夹逼定理求 $\lim_{x\to 0} x^{2}\cos(1/x)$;(c) $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $\tfrac{5}{3}$  ·  (b) $0$  ·  (c) $\tfrac{1}{2}$

(a) Engineer the standard form(a) 凑标准形式 M1·A1

Write the quotient so the argument of $\sin$ matches the denominator inside it: (M1)改写商式,使 $\sin$ 的参数与分母内的因子一致:(M1)

$$ \frac{\sin 5x}{3x}=\frac{5}{3}\cdot\frac{\sin 5x}{5x}\longrightarrow \frac{5}{3}\cdot 1=\frac{5}{3}. $$

(A1)

(b) Bound, then squeeze(b) 建立界,再夹逼 M1·M1·A1

For all $x\ne 0$, $-1\le\cos(1/x)\le 1$, so multiplying by $x^{2}\ge 0$: (M1)对所有 $x\ne 0$,$-1\le\cos(1/x)\le 1$,乘以 $x^{2}\ge 0$:(M1)

$$ -x^{2}\le x^{2}\cos(1/x)\le x^{2}. $$

(M1) Both $-x^{2}\to 0$ and $x^{2}\to 0$ as $x\to 0$, so by the squeeze theorem the middle expression also tends to $0$. (A1)(M1) 当 $x\to 0$ 时,$-x^{2}\to 0$ 且 $x^{2}\to 0$,由夹逼定理,中间表达式也趋于 $0$。(A1)

(c) Conjugate to a known limit(c) 共轭化归已知极限 M1·A1

Multiply by $\dfrac{1+\cos x}{1+\cos x}$: (M1)乘以 $\dfrac{1+\cos x}{1+\cos x}$:(M1)

$$ \frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}=\frac{1-\cos^{2}x}{x^{2}(1+\cos x)}=\frac{\sin^{2}x}{x^{2}(1+\cos x)}=\left(\frac{\sin x}{x}\right)^{2}\frac{1}{1+\cos x}. $$

As $x\to 0$ this is $1^{2}\cdot\dfrac{1}{1+1}=\dfrac{1}{2}$. (A1)当 $x\to 0$ 时,结果为 $1^{2}\cdot\dfrac{1}{1+1}=\dfrac{1}{2}$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The squeeze theorem is the tool for "small times bounded": $x^{2}\cos(1/x)$ oscillates wildly, but the envelope $\pm x^{2}$ crushes it to zero. Note the multiplier $x^{2}\ge 0$ preserves the inequality direction; if you ever multiply a squeeze inequality by something that can be negative, the bounds flip. The $\tfrac{1}{2}$ in (c) is worth memorising: it is exactly the second-order Taylor coefficient of $\cos$.夹逼定理适用于"小量乘有界量"的情形:$x^{2}\cos(1/x)$ 剧烈振荡,但包络 $\pm x^{2}$ 将其压至零。注意乘子 $x^{2}\ge 0$ 保持不等式方向;若乘以可能为负的量,不等号方向会翻转。(c) 中的 $\tfrac{1}{2}$ 值得记忆:它恰好是 $\cos$ 的二阶 Taylor 系数。
Q4MEDIUMCOREcontinuity of a piecewise function分段函数的连续性[8 marks]

For $f(x)=\frac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}$ ($x<2$), $a$ ($x=2$), $bx+1$ ($x>2$): (a) the left limit; (b) values of $a,b$ for continuity at $2$; (c) classify the discontinuity of $\frac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}$.对于 $f(x)=\frac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}$($x<2$),$a$($x=2$),$bx+1$($x>2$):(a) 求左极限;(b) 求使 $f$ 在 $x=2$ 处连续的 $a,b$ 值;(c) 分类 $\frac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}$ 的间断类型。

Answers:答案:  (a) $4$  ·  (b) $a=4,\ b=\tfrac{3}{2}$  ·  (c) removable可去间断点

(a) Left limit by factoring(a) 因式分解求左极限 M1·A1

For $x<2$, $\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}=\dfrac{(x-2)(x+2)}{x-2}=x+2$. (M1) So $\lim_{x\to 2^{-}}f(x)=2+2=4$. (A1)当 $x<2$ 时,$\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}=\dfrac{(x-2)(x+2)}{x-2}=x+2$。(M1) 故 $\lim_{x\to 2^{-}}f(x)=2+2=4$。(A1)

(b) Match value and both one-sided limits(b) 使函数值与两个单侧极限一致 M1·A1·M1·A1

Continuity at $2$ requires $\lim_{x\to 2^{-}}f=\lim_{x\to 2^{+}}f=f(2)$. (M1) The left limit is $4$ and $f(2)=a$, so $a=4$. (A1)$f$ 在 $x=2$ 处连续要求 $\lim_{x\to 2^{-}}f=\lim_{x\to 2^{+}}f=f(2)$。(M1) 左极限为 $4$,$f(2)=a$,故 $a=4$。(A1)

The right limit is $\lim_{x\to 2^{+}}(bx+1)=2b+1$. (M1) Setting $2b+1=4$ gives $b=\tfrac{3}{2}$. (A1)右极限为 $\lim_{x\to 2^{+}}(bx+1)=2b+1$。(M1) 令 $2b+1=4$,得 $b=\tfrac{3}{2}$。(A1)

(c) Type of discontinuity(c) 间断类型 A1·R1

The bare expression $\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}$ is undefined at $x=2$ but its two-sided limit exists and equals $4$. (A1)表达式 $\dfrac{x^{2}-4}{x-2}$ 在 $x=2$ 处无定义,但其双侧极限存在且等于 $4$。(A1)

Because the limit exists finitely, the gap is a single missing point: a removable discontinuity, repaired by defining the value to be $4$. (R1)因为极限有限存在,缺陷只是单个缺失点,即可去间断点,通过定义函数值为 $4$ 即可修复。(R1)

Insight.要点。 "Removable" means the only thing wrong is the value at one point, because the limit already exists. Contrast this with a jump (one-sided limits exist but differ, as in Q1c) or an infinite discontinuity (a vertical asymptote). The piecewise junction is continuous precisely when the value the function is assigned equals the common one-sided limit, which is why this is a single equation $2b+1=4$, not an inequality."可去"意味着唯一的问题是某一点处的函数值,因为极限已经存在。与之对比:跳跃间断点(单侧极限存在但不相等,如 Q1c)以及无穷间断点(铅直渐近线)。分段函数在接合处连续,当且仅当赋予该点的函数值等于公共单侧极限,这正是为何此处仅需解一个方程 $2b+1=4$,而非不等式。
PART II  ·  DEFINITIONS AND PROOF定义与证明Rigorous arguments严格论证 · 26 marks

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Q5HARDPROOFepsilon-delta definition of a limit极限的 epsilon-delta 定义[8 marks]

Prove by $\varepsilon$-$\delta$: (a) $\lim_{x\to 4}(2x+3)=11$; (b) $\lim_{x\to 3}x^{2}=9$.用 $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ 方法证明:(a) $\lim_{x\to 4}(2x+3)=11$;(b) $\lim_{x\to 3}x^{2}=9$。

Answers:答案:  (a) take $\delta=\tfrac{\varepsilon}{2}$  ·  (b) take $\delta=\min\!\left(1,\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}\right)$

(a) Linear limit(a) 线性极限 M1·A1·R1

Let $\varepsilon>0$. We analyse the target inequality to find $\delta$: $|(2x+3)-11|=|2x-8|=2|x-4|$. (M1)设 $\varepsilon>0$。分析目标不等式以确定 $\delta$:$|(2x+3)-11|=|2x-8|=2|x-4|$。(M1)

This is less than $\varepsilon$ exactly when $|x-4|<\tfrac{\varepsilon}{2}$, so choose $\delta=\tfrac{\varepsilon}{2}$. (A1)当且仅当 $|x-4|<\tfrac{\varepsilon}{2}$ 时上式小于 $\varepsilon$,故取 $\delta=\tfrac{\varepsilon}{2}$。(A1)

Verification: if $0<|x-4|<\delta$ then $|(2x+3)-11|=2|x-4|<2\delta=\varepsilon$. Hence the limit is $11$. (R1)验证:若 $0<|x-4|<\delta$,则 $|(2x+3)-11|=2|x-4|<2\delta=\varepsilon$。故极限为 $11$。(R1)

(b) Quadratic limit: bound the extra factor(b) 二次极限:控制额外因子 M1·M1·A1·R1

Let $\varepsilon>0$. Then $|x^{2}-9|=|x-3|\,|x+3|$. The factor $|x+3|$ is not constant, so we first cap it by restricting $\delta\le 1$. (M1)设 $\varepsilon>0$。则 $|x^{2}-9|=|x-3|\,|x+3|$。因子 $|x+3|$ 非常数,故先限制 $\delta\le 1$ 以控制其大小。(M1)

If $|x-3|<1$ then $2若 $|x-3|<1$,则 $2

To force $7|x-3|<\varepsilon$ we need $|x-3|<\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}$. Choose $\delta=\min\!\left(1,\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}\right)$. (A1)为使 $7|x-3|<\varepsilon$,需 $|x-3|<\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}$。取 $\delta=\min\!\left(1,\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}\right)$。(A1)

Verification: if $0<|x-3|<\delta$ then both $|x+3|<7$ (from $\delta\le 1$) and $|x-3|<\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}$, so $|x^{2}-9|<7\cdot\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}=\varepsilon$. (R1)验证:若 $0<|x-3|<\delta$,则 $|x+3|<7$(由 $\delta\le 1$)且 $|x-3|<\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}$,故 $|x^{2}-9|<7\cdot\tfrac{\varepsilon}{7}=\varepsilon$。(R1)

Insight.要点。 The whole craft of $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ is reverse-engineering $\delta$ from the target $|f(x)-L|<\varepsilon$, then presenting it forwards as a clean implication. For non-linear $f$, the multiplier ($|x+3|$ here) varies, so you cap it with a preliminary restriction ($\delta\le 1$) and then take the minimum. The "$\min$" is not optional: it guarantees both constraints hold at once.$\varepsilon$-$\delta$ 证明的全部技艺在于从目标不等式 $|f(x)-L|<\varepsilon$ 反推 $\delta$,再顺向呈现为清晰的蕴含关系。对于非线性 $f$,乘子(此处为 $|x+3|$)会变化,故先用预置限制($\delta\le 1$)加以控制,再取最小值。"$\min$"不可省略:它同时保证两个约束成立。
Q6HARDPROOFIntermediate Value Theorem and fixed points介值定理与不动点[10 marks]

(a) $x^{3}-4x+1=0$ has a root in $(0,1)$; (b) $\cos x=x$ has a solution in $(0,\tfrac{\pi}{2})$; (c) every continuous $f:[0,1]\to[0,1]$ has a fixed point.(a) $x^{3}-4x+1=0$ 在 $(0,1)$ 内有实根;(b) $\cos x=x$ 在 $(0,\tfrac{\pi}{2})$ 内有解;(c) 每个连续映射 $f:[0,1]\to[0,1]$ 都有不动点。

Answers:答案:  (a) sign change $f(0)=1$, $f(1)=-2$符号变化 $f(0)=1$,$f(1)=-2$  ·  (b) $g(0)=1$, $g(\tfrac{\pi}{2})=-\tfrac{\pi}{2}$  ·  (c) apply IVT to $h(x)=f(x)-x$对 $h(x)=f(x)-x$ 应用介值定理

(a) IVT on a polynomial(a) 对多项式应用介值定理 M1·A1·R1

Let $f(x)=x^{3}-4x+1$. It is a polynomial, hence continuous on $[0,1]$. (M1) Evaluate the endpoints: $f(0)=1>0$ and $f(1)=1-4+1=-2<0$. (A1)令 $f(x)=x^{3}-4x+1$。$f$ 为多项式,故在 $[0,1]$ 上连续。(M1) 计算端点值:$f(0)=1>0$,$f(1)=1-4+1=-2<0$。(A1)

Since $f$ is continuous and changes sign, the IVT guarantees a $c\in(0,1)$ with $f(c)=0$. (R1)因 $f$ 连续且变号,由介值定理保证存在 $c\in(0,1)$ 使得 $f(c)=0$。(R1)

(b) Move everything to one side(b) 将所有项移至同侧 M1·A1·R1

Let $g(x)=\cos x-x$, continuous everywhere. (M1) Then $g(0)=\cos 0-0=1>0$ and $g\!\left(\tfrac{\pi}{2}\right)=\cos\tfrac{\pi}{2}-\tfrac{\pi}{2}=0-\tfrac{\pi}{2}=-\tfrac{\pi}{2}<0$. (A1)令 $g(x)=\cos x-x$,处处连续。(M1) 则 $g(0)=\cos 0-0=1>0$,$g\!\left(\tfrac{\pi}{2}\right)=\cos\tfrac{\pi}{2}-\tfrac{\pi}{2}=0-\tfrac{\pi}{2}=-\tfrac{\pi}{2}<0$。(A1)

By the IVT there is a $c\in\left(0,\tfrac{\pi}{2}\right)$ with $g(c)=0$, i.e. $\cos c=c$. (R1)由介值定理,存在 $c\in\left(0,\tfrac{\pi}{2}\right)$ 使得 $g(c)=0$,即 $\cos c=c$。(R1)

(c) The fixed-point argument(c) 不动点论证 M1·M1·A1·R1

Define $h(x)=f(x)-x$ on $[0,1]$; it is continuous as a difference of continuous functions. (M1)定义 $h(x)=f(x)-x$ 在 $[0,1]$ 上,作为连续函数之差,$h$ 连续。(M1)

Because $f$ maps into $[0,1]$: $h(0)=f(0)-0=f(0)\ge 0$ and $h(1)=f(1)-1\le 0$. (M1)因 $f$ 映射至 $[0,1]$:$h(0)=f(0)-0=f(0)\ge 0$,$h(1)=f(1)-1\le 0$。(M1)

If $h(0)=0$ then $c=0$ is a fixed point; if $h(1)=0$ then $c=1$ is. Otherwise $h(0)>0$ and $h(1)<0$, so the IVT gives $c\in(0,1)$ with $h(c)=0$. (A1) In every case $f(c)=c$. (R1)若 $h(0)=0$,则 $c=0$ 为不动点;若 $h(1)=0$,则 $c=1$ 为不动点。否则 $h(0)>0$ 且 $h(1)<0$,由介值定理存在 $c\in(0,1)$ 使 $h(c)=0$。(A1) 三种情形下均有 $f(c)=c$。(R1)

Insight.要点。 The IVT is an existence theorem: it certifies a root but never locates it. The recurring move in (b) and (c) is to recast the question as "this auxiliary function has a zero," which converts an equation into a sign-change check. The fixed-point result is the one-dimensional shadow of Brouwer's theorem and the engine behind many "a solution must exist" arguments; the only subtlety is handling the endpoints where the inequalities are not strict.介值定理是一个存在性定理:它保证根的存在,但不定位根的位置。(b) 和 (c) 中反复使用的技巧是将问题转化为"某辅助函数有零点",把方程问题变为变号检验。不动点结论是 Brouwer 定理的一维情形,也是许多"解必存在"论证的基础;唯一细节在于处理端点处不等号非严格的情况。
Q7HARDPROOFderiving the fundamental trig limit推导基本三角极限[8 marks]

From $\cos x\le\frac{\sin x}{x}\le 1$ on $0<|x|<\tfrac{\pi}{2}$: (a) prove $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x}{x}=1$; (b) hence evaluate $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{1-\cos x}{x}$.由 $0<|x|<\tfrac{\pi}{2}$ 时的 $\cos x\le\frac{\sin x}{x}\le 1$:(a) 证明 $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x}{x}=1$;(b) 由此计算 $\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{1-\cos x}{x}$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $1$ (by squeeze由夹逼定理)  ·  (b) $0$

(a) Squeeze between $\cos x$ and $1$(a) 在 $\cos x$ 与 $1$ 之间夹逼 M1·A1·R1·A1

The given inequality $\cos x\le\dfrac{\sin x}{x}\le 1$ holds for $0<|x|<\tfrac{\pi}{2}$. (M1)已知不等式 $\cos x\le\dfrac{\sin x}{x}\le 1$ 在 $0<|x|<\tfrac{\pi}{2}$ 时成立。(M1)

As $x\to 0$, the lower bound $\cos x\to\cos 0=1$ and the upper bound is the constant $1$. (A1)当 $x\to 0$ 时,下界 $\cos x\to\cos 0=1$,上界为常数 $1$。(A1)

Both bounds tend to the same value $1$, so by the squeeze theorem the trapped quantity satisfies $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x}{x}=1$. (R1) The two-sided conclusion is valid because $\tfrac{\sin x}{x}$ is even, so the left and right behaviour match. (A1)两个界趋向同一值 $1$,由夹逼定理,被夹量满足 $\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{\sin x}{x}=1$。(R1) 双侧结论成立,因为 $\tfrac{\sin x}{x}$ 是偶函数,左右行为一致。(A1)

(b) Conjugate, then use part (a)(b) 共轭化,再用 (a) 的结论 M1·M1·A1

Multiply by $\dfrac{1+\cos x}{1+\cos x}$: (M1)乘以 $\dfrac{1+\cos x}{1+\cos x}$:(M1)

$$ \frac{1-\cos x}{x}=\frac{1-\cos^{2}x}{x(1+\cos x)}=\frac{\sin^{2}x}{x(1+\cos x)}=\frac{\sin x}{x}\cdot\frac{\sin x}{1+\cos x}. $$

(M1) As $x\to 0$, the first factor tends to $1$ by part (a), while the second tends to $\dfrac{0}{1+1}=0$. (A1) The product tends to $1\cdot 0=0$.(M1) 当 $x\to 0$ 时,第一因子由 (a) 趋于 $1$,第二因子趋于 $\dfrac{0}{1+1}=0$。(A1) 乘积趋于 $1\cdot 0=0$。

Insight.要点。 This is the limit on which the derivatives of $\sin$ and $\cos$ ultimately rest, so deriving it from the geometric squeeze (rather than quoting it) is the rigorous foundation. Part (b) shows the standard factoring trick: a $1-\cos x$ practically always wants the conjugate, turning it into $\sin^{2}x$ where part (a) can act. Note $\frac{1-\cos x}{x}\to 0$ but $\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}\to\tfrac12$ (Q3c): the rate matters.$\sin$ 和 $\cos$ 的导数最终依赖于此极限,因此从几何夹逼出发推导(而非直接引用)才是严格的基础。(b) 展示了标准因式分解技巧:含 $1-\cos x$ 的式子几乎总是要用共轭有理化,将其变为 $\sin^{2}x$,从而可应用 (a)。注意 $\frac{1-\cos x}{x}\to 0$,但 $\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}\to\tfrac12$(见 Q3c):趋近速率至关重要。
PART III  ·  APPLICATIONS AND SYNTHESIS应用与综合Extended problems综合题 · 28 marks

Worked Solutions详细解答

Q8HARDAPPLIEDfull asymptotic analysis of a rational function有理函数的完整渐近线分析[10 marks]

For $f(x)=\frac{2x^{2}-2}{x^{2}-x-2}$: (a) factor and state the domain; (b) the removable discontinuity and its hole; (c) the vertical asymptote and one-sided behaviour; (d) the horizontal asymptote.对于 $f(x)=\frac{2x^{2}-2}{x^{2}-x-2}$:(a) 因式分解并写出定义域;(b) 可去间断点及空洞坐标;(c) 铅直渐近线及单侧行为;(d) 水平渐近线。

Answers:答案:  (a) $f=\tfrac{2(x-1)(x+1)}{(x-2)(x+1)}$, domain $x\ne 2,\,x\ne -1$定义域 $x\ne 2,\,x\ne -1$  ·  (b) hole at $\left(-1,\tfrac{4}{3}\right)$空洞在 $\left(-1,\tfrac{4}{3}\right)$  ·  (c) $x=2$: $f\to+\infty$ from the right, $-\infty$ from the left:右侧 $f\to+\infty$,左侧 $f\to-\infty$  ·  (d) $y=2$

(a) Factor and domain(a) 因式分解与定义域 M1·A1

$2x^{2}-2=2(x-1)(x+1)$ and $x^{2}-x-2=(x-2)(x+1)$. (M1) The denominator is zero at $x=2$ and $x=-1$, so the domain is all reals except $x=2$ and $x=-1$. (A1)$2x^{2}-2=2(x-1)(x+1)$,$x^{2}-x-2=(x-2)(x+1)$。(M1) 分母在 $x=2$ 和 $x=-1$ 处为零,故定义域为除 $x=2$ 和 $x=-1$ 外的所有实数。(A1)

(b) Removable discontinuity(b) 可去间断点 M1·M1·A1

The factor $(x+1)$ cancels, so for $x\ne -1$, $f(x)=\dfrac{2(x-1)}{x-2}$. (M1) Because the factor cancels, the discontinuity at $x=-1$ is removable. The hole sits at the limiting height (M1)因子 $(x+1)$ 可以消去,故当 $x\ne -1$ 时 $f(x)=\dfrac{2(x-1)}{x-2}$。(M1) 因因子消去,$x=-1$ 处的间断为可去间断点。空洞位于极限高度处:(M1)

$$ \lim_{x\to -1}\frac{2(x-1)}{x-2}=\frac{2(-2)}{-3}=\frac{-4}{-3}=\frac{4}{3}. $$

So there is a hole at $\left(-1,\tfrac{4}{3}\right)$. (A1)故空洞在 $\left(-1,\tfrac{4}{3}\right)$。(A1)

(c) Vertical asymptote and sides(c) 铅直渐近线与两侧行为 M1·A1·A1

The factor $(x-2)$ does not cancel, so $x=2$ is a vertical asymptote. Use the reduced form $\dfrac{2(x-1)}{x-2}$, whose numerator at $x=2$ is $2(1)=2>0$. (M1)因子 $(x-2)$ 不消去,故 $x=2$ 为铅直渐近线。用约简后的形式 $\dfrac{2(x-1)}{x-2}$,其分子在 $x=2$ 处为 $2(1)=2>0$。(M1)

As $x\to 2^{+}$, the denominator $\to 0^{+}$, so $f\to+\infty$. (A1) As $x\to 2^{-}$, the denominator $\to 0^{-}$, so $f\to-\infty$. (A1)当 $x\to 2^{+}$ 时,分母 $\to 0^{+}$,故 $f\to+\infty$。(A1) 当 $x\to 2^{-}$ 时,分母 $\to 0^{-}$,故 $f\to-\infty$。(A1)

(d) Horizontal asymptote(d) 水平渐近线 M1·A1

Degrees of numerator and denominator are equal, so the limit at infinity is the ratio of leading coefficients: (M1)分子与分母次数相同,故无穷处的极限为最高次系数之比:(M1)

$$ \lim_{x\to\pm\infty}\frac{2x^{2}-2}{x^{2}-x-2}=\frac{2}{1}=2. $$

The horizontal asymptote is $y=2$. (A1)水平渐近线为 $y=2$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 Factor first, always: a cancelling factor is a hole, a surviving factor is a vertical asymptote, and the two look identical before you factor. The sign analysis at the asymptote is cleanest on the reduced form, tracking only whether the surviving denominator approaches zero from above or below. Equal degrees give a horizontal asymptote at the leading-coefficient ratio; a numerator one degree higher would instead give a slant asymptote found by long division.始终先因式分解:可消去的因子对应空洞,不可消去的因子对应铅直渐近线,两者在因式分解前看起来相同。在渐近线处的符号分析在约简形式下最为清晰,只需判断保留的分母从正侧还是负侧趋于零。分子分母次数相同时,水平渐近线为最高次系数之比;若分子次数高一次,则产生斜渐近线,需用多项式长除法求得。
Q9HARDAPPLIEDthe derivative as a limit of difference quotients导数作为差商的极限[10 marks]

For $f(x)=\sqrt{x}$: (a) show $f'(a)=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{a}}$ from the limit definition; (b) the tangent line at $a=9$; (c) confirm $f'(9)$ with the $x\to a$ form.对于 $f(x)=\sqrt{x}$:(a) 由极限定义证明 $f'(a)=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{a}}$;(b) 在 $a=9$ 处的切线方程;(c) 用 $x\to a$ 形式确认 $f'(9)$。

Answers:答案:  (a) $f'(a)=\tfrac{1}{2\sqrt{a}}$  ·  (b) $y=\tfrac{1}{6}x+\tfrac{3}{2}$  ·  (c) $f'(9)=\tfrac{1}{6}$

(a) Difference quotient with the conjugate(a) 差商配共轭有理化 M1·M1·A1·A1

$f'(a)=\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\sqrt{a+h}-\sqrt{a}}{h}$. Multiply by the conjugate $\dfrac{\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}}$: (M1)$f'(a)=\displaystyle\lim_{h\to 0}\frac{\sqrt{a+h}-\sqrt{a}}{h}$。乘以共轭 $\dfrac{\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}}{\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}}$:(M1)

$$ \frac{(a+h)-a}{h\left(\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}\right)}=\frac{h}{h\left(\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}\right)}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{a+h}+\sqrt{a}}. $$

(M1·A1 for the cancellation of $h$) Letting $h\to 0$ gives $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{a}}=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{a}}$. (A1)($h$ 消去得 M1·A1)令 $h\to 0$ 得 $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{a}+\sqrt{a}}=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{a}}$。(A1)

(b) Tangent at $a=9$(b) $a=9$ 处的切线 M1·A1·A1

$f(9)=3$ and $f'(9)=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{9}}=\dfrac{1}{6}$. (M1) Point-slope form: $y-3=\tfrac{1}{6}(x-9)$. (A1)$f(9)=3$,$f'(9)=\dfrac{1}{2\sqrt{9}}=\dfrac{1}{6}$。(M1) 点斜式:$y-3=\tfrac{1}{6}(x-9)$。(A1)

Simplify: $y=\tfrac{1}{6}x-\tfrac{9}{6}+3=\tfrac{1}{6}x-\tfrac{3}{2}+3=\tfrac{1}{6}x+\tfrac{3}{2}$. (A1)化简:$y=\tfrac{1}{6}x-\tfrac{9}{6}+3=\tfrac{1}{6}x-\tfrac{3}{2}+3=\tfrac{1}{6}x+\tfrac{3}{2}$。(A1)

(c) Alternative limit form(c) 另一种极限形式 M1·A1·A1

$f'(9)=\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 9}\frac{\sqrt{x}-3}{x-9}$. Factor the denominator as a difference of squares: $x-9=(\sqrt{x}-3)(\sqrt{x}+3)$. (M1)$f'(9)=\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 9}\frac{\sqrt{x}-3}{x-9}$。将分母因式分解为平方差:$x-9=(\sqrt{x}-3)(\sqrt{x}+3)$。(M1)

$$ \frac{\sqrt{x}-3}{(\sqrt{x}-3)(\sqrt{x}+3)}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}+3}\longrightarrow\frac{1}{3+3}=\frac{1}{6}. $$

(M1·A1) This matches part (b). (A1)(M1·A1)与 (b) 一致。(A1)

Insight.要点。 The two limit forms are interchangeable: $h\to 0$ vs. $x\to a$ are the same statement with $x=a+h$. The conjugate trick in (a) and the difference-of-squares factoring in (c) are the same algebra wearing different clothes, both clearing the $0/0$. Computing $\tfrac{d}{dx}\sqrt{x}$ from the definition once is worth more than memorising the power rule, because it shows where $\tfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}$ comes from.两种极限形式等价:$h\to 0$ 与 $x\to a$ 是同一命题,令 $x=a+h$ 即可互换。(a) 中的共轭技巧与 (c) 中的平方差分解是同一代数变换的不同形式,都在消去 $0/0$。从定义出发推导一次 $\tfrac{d}{dx}\sqrt{x}$ 比死记幂次法则更有价值,因为它揭示了 $\tfrac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}$ 的来源。
Q10HARDAPPLIEDparameter selection for a finite limit使极限有限的参数选取[8 marks]

For $g(x)=\frac{\sqrt{x+c}-3}{x-4}$: (a) find $c$ giving a finite limit at $x=4$; (b) evaluate it; (c) the value $g(4)$ for continuity.对于 $g(x)=\frac{\sqrt{x+c}-3}{x-4}$:(a) 求使 $x=4$ 处极限有限的 $c$;(b) 计算该极限;(c) 求使 $g$ 在 $x=4$ 连续的 $g(4)$ 值。

Answers:答案:  (a) $c=5$  ·  (b) $\tfrac{1}{6}$  ·  (c) $g(4)=\tfrac{1}{6}$

(a) Force the numerator to vanish(a) 迫使分子趋于零 M1·A1·R1

As $x\to 4$ the denominator $x-4\to 0$. For a finite limit the numerator must also tend to $0$ (otherwise the quotient is a nonzero number over zero, which diverges). (M1)当 $x\to 4$ 时,分母 $x-4\to 0$。为使极限有限,分子也必须趋于 $0$(否则商为非零数除以零,发散)。(M1)

Require $\sqrt{4+c}-3=0$, i.e. $\sqrt{4+c}=3$, so $4+c=9$ and $c=5$. (A1) Any other $c$ leaves a nonzero numerator at $x=4$, forcing an infinite (or non-existent) limit. (R1)令 $\sqrt{4+c}-3=0$,即 $\sqrt{4+c}=3$,故 $4+c=9$,$c=5$。(A1) 其他 $c$ 值均使分子在 $x=4$ 处非零,导致极限无穷大(或不存在)。(R1)

(b) Evaluate via the conjugate(b) 用共轭有理化计算极限 M1·M1·A1

With $c=5$, multiply by $\dfrac{\sqrt{x+5}+3}{\sqrt{x+5}+3}$: (M1)取 $c=5$,乘以 $\dfrac{\sqrt{x+5}+3}{\sqrt{x+5}+3}$:(M1)

$$ \frac{\sqrt{x+5}-3}{x-4}=\frac{(x+5)-9}{(x-4)\left(\sqrt{x+5}+3\right)}=\frac{x-4}{(x-4)\left(\sqrt{x+5}+3\right)}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{x+5}+3}. $$

(M1) As $x\to 4$ this is $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{9}+3}=\dfrac{1}{6}$. (A1)(M1) 当 $x\to 4$ 时,结果为 $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{9}+3}=\dfrac{1}{6}$。(A1)

(c) Value for continuity(c) 使函数连续的赋值 A1

A function is continuous at a point when its value equals its limit there, so set $g(4)=\dfrac{1}{6}$. (A1)函数在某点连续当且仅当函数值等于该点处的极限,故令 $g(4)=\dfrac{1}{6}$。(A1)

Insight.要点。 This problem reverses the usual logic: instead of computing a limit, you choose a parameter so the limit behaves. The key principle is that "finite divided by zero" diverges, so a finite quotient at a zero of the denominator forces the numerator to vanish too, producing the $0/0$ form that the conjugate then resolves. Parts (a)-(c) together are exactly the recipe for removing a removable discontinuity: make the limit exist, compute it, and assign it as the value.本题逆转了通常的逻辑:不是计算极限,而是选取参数使极限具有良好性质。关键原理是"有限数除以零"发散,因此分母零点处的商要有限,分子也必须趋于零,从而产生 $0/0$ 不定式,再由共轭有理化解决。(a)-(c) 合在一起恰好是消除可去间断点的完整步骤:使极限存在、计算极限、将其赋为函数值。