Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1; for x =1,2,3, .N

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But, as the conversation points out, you can take the limit of this expression as n approaches 1 and it will equal 1. In summary, the expression Sin [ Pi. (x-1) ] / (x-1) is undefined for x=1, but for all other integer values of x, it equals 0. However, taking the limit of the expression as x approaches 1 will give a value of 1.
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Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1; for x =1,2,3,...N

Sin [ Pi. (x-1) ] / (x-1) = ?

for x=1,2,3,4,...N

I think for Sin (x) / x =1

but, what about that.
 
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For x > 1 it is rather obvious, you can just plug in the value.
For x = 1 you are dividing by 0, so it is undefined. You can however take the limit, as you are indicating.
 
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CompuChip said:
For x > 1 it is rather obvious, you can just plug in the value.
For x = 1 you are dividing by 0, so it is undefined. You can however take the limit, as you are indicating.

for all X values will I get '0'
 
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I am assuming you mean: for all X values which are integer and at least 2. Then you are right. sin(n pi) = 0 for all integers n, and since you are dividing by something non-zero for n non-zero, you have sin(n pi)/n = 0/something = 0.

For n = 1, you get sin((n - 1) pi) / (n - 1) which looks like 0/0 if you plug in the numbers.
 

Related to Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1; for x =1,2,3, .N

1. What is the equation Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1 for x=1,2,3,.N?

The equation is a mathematical expression that calculates the value of the sine function at different values of x, starting from 1 and increasing by 1 until it reaches a maximum value of N. The value of Pi is used in the equation to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, and the expression (x-1) represents a shift of the sine wave to the right by one unit.

2. What is the significance of using Pi in the equation?

Pi is a fundamental mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is used in the equation to accurately calculate the values of the sine function at different points along the x-axis.

3. Why is the equation divided by (x-1)?

The division by (x-1) is necessary to avoid division by zero when x=1. In mathematics, division by zero is undefined and can lead to errors or invalid results. Therefore, the equation is modified to ensure that it can be evaluated for all values of x.

4. What is the range of values that can be used for x in the equation?

The equation can be used for any value of x, as long as it is a positive integer. This means that the range of values for x is 1, 2, 3, ... N. It is important to note that the higher the value of N, the more accurate the calculation will be.

5. What is the purpose of evaluating the equation for different values of x?

Evaluating the equation for different values of x allows us to understand the behavior and properties of the sine function. It also helps us to visualize the graph of the function and see how it changes as x increases. This can be useful in various fields of science and engineering where the sine function is commonly used, such as in signal processing and wave analysis.

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