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MTH 102 Limits Objective Question

Question

Evaluate the limit of \( \frac{\sqrt{x^2 + 9} - 3}{x^2} \) as \( x \) tends to 0.
Options
A \(\frac{1}{6}\)
Correct Answer
B \(\frac{1}{3}\)
C 0
D \(\frac{1}{9}\)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Rationalising the numerator yields ( \frac{1}{\sqrt{x^2 + 9} + 3} ). Substituting ( x=0 ) gives ( \frac{1}{6} ).

Hint

Model Question 10.

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