Proof without words: limit of sin(3x)/sin(x) as x→0
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① This GeoGebra example visually demonstrates that the limit of sin(3x)/sin(x) as x approaches 0 equals 3, using a purely geometric construction without any verbal or algebraic explanation. ② The core mathematical concepts involve trigonometric limits, the relationship between angles and sine segments in the unit circle, and using geometric similarity or area ratios to approximate the limit. ③ Construction highlights: based on the summary, the example employs GeoGebra commands such as Segment, Circle, Rotate, Angle, Intersect, Midpoint, and Vector, creating multiple points (A, C, B, D, etc.), angles (α, β, γ, etc.), and auxiliary objects (f, c, d, g, h, i, j, M_α, δ, ε, ζ) to dynamically adjust the angle and observe the ratio change. ④ It is suitable for advanced high school or early college calculus students, serving as an intuitive introduction to limits and as a classroom demonstration tool to break through the abstraction of 'proof without words'.
GeoGebra Commands & Parameters
Segment(A, C) → fCircle(A, C) → cCircle(C, A) → dRotate(C, (-α), A) → BAngle(B, A, C) → βSegment(A, B) → gRotate(A, α, C) → DAngle(A, C, D) → γSegment(C, D) → hSegment(B, C) → iSegment(A, D) → jIntersect(j, i) → M_αAngle(A, C, M_α) → δAngle(B, A, M_α) → εMidpoint(A, C) → MVector(M_α, M) → uAngle(M_α, B, A) → ζ
AI Drawing Prompt Reference
Draw a unit circle with center A and radius AC. Take a point B on the circle such that angle BAC equals angle α. Through rotation and angle construction, obtain point D such that angle ACD equals angle α. Connect AD, BD, and CD, and observe the ratio of angle MαB to angle MαA as angle α approaches 0, which should approach 3.
The prompt above was compiled from the original drawing commands and is for reference only.