Mathematics · important
Generalized exponential limit for JEE
Limits, continuity and differentiability
Formula
\[\lim_{x\to \infty}\left(1+\frac{a}{x}\right)^x=e^a,\qquad \lim_{x\to 0}(1+ax)^{1/x}=e^a\]
Variables: \(a\in\mathbb R\).
Conditions: For second form, \(1+ax>0\) near the limit point.
Indeterminate forms and sequence/function limits.