Multivariable limits

Using polar co-ordinates to prove a bivariate limit exists at the origin.

In order to prove a limit at exists for a function of form , where , we must show that the limit is the same from all directions of approach. In order to make this easier, we can convert the input from cartesian form to polar form , where and . Since corresponds to , it is only necessary to show the limit of the converted function as regardless of . Often this will involve the Squeeze Theorem.


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