<p>Let \(f\) be a continuous function on \(\mathbb{R}\) such that \(f\left(\frac{1}{n^4}\right) = \frac{(\sin e^{-n^2})e^{-n^2} + \frac{n^2}{n^2+1}}{1}\). Then \(f(0) = \)</p>
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Since f is continuous on ℝ, we can find f(0) by taking the limit as n→∞ of f(1/n⁴), where 1/n⁴→0. We need to evaluate the limit of the given expression for f(1/n⁴).
Step 1:
Since $f$ is a continuous function on $\mathbb{R}$, we can determine $f(0)$ by evaluating the limit of $f\left(\frac{1}{n^4}\right)$ as $n \to \infty$.
As $n \to \infty$, $\frac{1}{n^4} \to 0$. Therefore,
$$f(0) = \lim_{n\to\infty} f\left(\frac{1}{n^4}\right)$$
Step 2:
The given expression for $f\left(\frac{1}{n^4}\right)$ is:
$$f\left(\frac{1}{n^4}\right) = \frac{(\sin e^{-n^2})e^{-n^2} + \frac{n^2}{n^2+1}}{1}$$
This simplifies to:
$$f\left(\frac{1}{n^4}\right) = (\sin e^{-n^2})e^{-n^2} + \frac{n^2}{n^2+1}$$
Step 3:
Evaluate the limit of the first term as $n \to \infty$:
As $n \to \infty$, $e^{-n^2} \to 0$.
Let $x = e^{-n^2}$. Then as $n \to \infty$, $x \to 0$.
The limit of the first term becomes:
$$\lim_{n\to\infty} (\sin e^{-n^2})e^{-n^2} = \lim_{x\to 0} (\sin x)x$$
Since $\lim_{x\to 0} \sin x = 0$ and $\lim_{x\to 0} x = 0$, their product is:
$$\lim_{x\to 0} (\sin x)x = 0 \cdot 0 = 0$$
Step 4:
Evaluate the limit of the second term as $n \to \infty$:
$$\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{n^2}{n^2+1}$$
Divide the numerator and denominator by $n^2$:
$$\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{\frac{n^2}{n^2}}{\frac{n^2}{n^2}+\frac{1}{n^2}} = \lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{1}{1+\frac{1}{n^2}}$$
As $n \to \infty$, $\frac{1}{n^2} \to 0$. Therefore, the limit is:
$$\frac{1}{1+0} = 1$$
Step 5:
Combine the limits of the two terms to find $f(0)$:
$$f(0) = \lim_{n\to\infty} \left[ (\sin e^{-n^2})e^{-n^2} + \frac{n^2}{n^2+1} \right]$$
$$f(0) = \lim_{n\to\infty} (\sin e^{-n^2})e^{-n^2} + \lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{n^2}{n^2+1}$$
$$f(0) = 0 + 1$$
$$f(0) = 1$$
Correct Answer: B