Limiting case (mathematics)

In mathematics, a limiting case of a mathematical object is a special case that arises when one or more components of the object take on their most extreme possible values.[1] For example:

A limiting case is sometimes a degenerate case in which some qualitative properties differ from the corresponding properties of the generic case. For example:

See also

References

  1. ^ Pogonowski, Jerzy (2020). Essays on mathematical reasoning : cognitive aspects of mathematical research and education. Zürich. p. 79. ISBN 978-3-643-96310-9. OCLC 1191668852.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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