Determine the algebraic rewrite that most directly facilitates evaluating the limit

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Limits and Continuity · Limits and Continuity

Problem

Determine the algebraic rewrite that most directly facilitates evaluating the limit lim⁡x→01−cos⁡xx2\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\frac{1-\cos x}{x^{2}}. Which of the following substitutions is MOST appropriate? (a) Rewrite 1−cos⁡x1-\cos x as sin⁡2x\sin^{2}x (b) Rewrite 1−cos⁡x1-\cos x as 2sin⁡2x22\sin^{2}\dfrac{x}{2} (c) Rewrite 1−cos⁡x1-\cos x as 2sin⁡2x2\sin^{2}x (d) Rewrite 1−cos⁡x1-\cos x as x22\dfrac{x^{2}}{2}

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