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In this paper, a new and insightful proof of the well-known inequality sin x ≤ x , for x ≥ 0 , is presented using some concepts and tools from differential geometry. Unlike standard analytical or calculus-based proofs, this approach draws on geometric intuition and properties of smooth curves, offering a fresh perspective on a classical result. This approach not only provides a rigorous proof, but also enriches the understanding of the inequality by framing it within a broader geometric context, which is accessible to students with a basic knowledge of calculus.

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Examples and Counterexamples
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2026-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exco.2026.100219
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Mathematics and Applications
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A novel proof of the inequality sin <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" altimg="si3.svg" display="inline" id="d1e183"> <mml:mrow> <mml:mi>x</mml:mi> <mml:mo linebreak="goodbreak" linebreakstyle="after">≤</mml:mo> <mml:mi>x</mml:m

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In this paper, a new and insightful proof of the well-known inequality sin x ≤ x , for x ≥ 0 , is presented using some concepts and tools from differential geometry. Unlike standard analytical or calculus-based proofs, this approach draws on geometric intuition and properties of smooth curves, offering a fresh perspective on a classical result. This approach not only provides a rigorous proof, but also enriches the understanding of the inequality by framing it within a broader geometric context, which is accessible to students with a basic knowledge of calculus.

Examples and CounterexamplesVol. 9
State University of Novi Pazar (RS)
Reduced inequalities
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