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1.8 Determining Limits Using the Squeeze Theorem

AP Calculus AB

The Squeeze Theorem

Statement of the squeeze theorem

Visual intuition

Classic example: prove $\lim_{x \to 0} x^2 \sin\left(\dfrac{1}{x}\right) = 0$

Step-by-step procedure

Another example: $\lim_{x \to 0} x \cos\left(\dfrac{1}{x}\right)$

Proving the fundamental trig limit

When to use the squeeze theorem

Common mistakes

AP exam tips

Vocabulary