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Under what conditions can the integral test be applied to a series?
Under what conditions can the integral test be applied to a series?
- The function must be defined for all positive integers.
- The function must be continuous, positive, and decreasing. (correct)
- The function must be periodic.
- The function must have a finite limit as n approaches infinity.
What can be concluded if the integral of a function converges?
What can be concluded if the integral of a function converges?
- The corresponding series converges. (correct)
- The function is always increasing.
- The function is not continuous.
- The corresponding series diverges.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the function f(x) used in the integral test?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the function f(x) used in the integral test?
- It must have a finite derivative. (correct)
- It must be positive.
- It must be continuous.
- It must be decreasing.
Which of the following represents the integral test for the convergence of a series?
Which of the following represents the integral test for the convergence of a series?
Which of the following series can be tested using the integral test?
Which of the following series can be tested using the integral test?
What is the condition for a p-series to be convergent?
What is the condition for a p-series to be convergent?
When is a geometric series considered divergent?
When is a geometric series considered divergent?
Which condition must be met to apply the comparison test for series?
Which condition must be met to apply the comparison test for series?
If a_n is less than or equal to b_n for all n, and the sum of b_n is divergent, what can be concluded about a_n?
If a_n is less than or equal to b_n for all n, and the sum of b_n is divergent, what can be concluded about a_n?
In the context of series, what does the term 'convergent' signify?
In the context of series, what does the term 'convergent' signify?
What condition must be met for a series to be convergent according to the Alternating Series Test?
What condition must be met for a series to be convergent according to the Alternating Series Test?
In the given series ∑(-1)^(n-1) / (n^3 + 1), which test confirms its convergence?
In the given series ∑(-1)^(n-1) / (n^3 + 1), which test confirms its convergence?
The Ratio Test indicates that a series is absolutely convergent when what condition is satisfied?
The Ratio Test indicates that a series is absolutely convergent when what condition is satisfied?
What is the result of the limit lim (n → ∞) n^2 / (n + 1)?
What is the result of the limit lim (n → ∞) n^2 / (n + 1)?
For the series ∑(e^(-n)/n!), which outcome does the Ratio Test provide?
For the series ∑(e^(-n)/n!), which outcome does the Ratio Test provide?
What is a requirement for the terms of a series to be considered decreasing in the context of convergence?
What is a requirement for the terms of a series to be considered decreasing in the context of convergence?
What does the Test for Divergence indicate about a series if the limit of its terms is non-zero?
What does the Test for Divergence indicate about a series if the limit of its terms is non-zero?
Which of the following statements about the series ∑(−1)^(n-1) / n is true?
Which of the following statements about the series ∑(−1)^(n-1) / n is true?
For which series is it concluded that it is divergent based on the Test for Divergence?
For which series is it concluded that it is divergent based on the Test for Divergence?
When applying the Alternating Series Test, which of the following must be shown to confirm convergence?
When applying the Alternating Series Test, which of the following must be shown to confirm convergence?
What happens to the series $
∑_{n=1}^{
} rac{2}{n + n}$ as $n$ approaches infinity?
What happens to the series $ ∑_{n=1}^{ } rac{2}{n + n}$ as $n$ approaches infinity?
Which term in the expression $
rac{1}{n + n}$ affects the divergence of the series the most?
Which term in the expression $ rac{1}{n + n}$ affects the divergence of the series the most?
What conclusion can be drawn about the limit $
rac{lim a_n}{n - 1}$ if it equals 1?
What conclusion can be drawn about the limit $ rac{lim a_n}{n - 1}$ if it equals 1?
What does the limit as $t$ approaches infinity of $ an^{-1}(t)$ equal?
What does the limit as $t$ approaches infinity of $ an^{-1}(t)$ equal?
What does it indicate if $ extstyle rac{1}{x^2 + 1}$ is divergent?
What does it indicate if $ extstyle rac{1}{x^2 + 1}$ is divergent?
Which series is shown to be convergent in the content?
Which series is shown to be convergent in the content?
What is the value of the series $ extstyle rac{1}{2} + rac{1}{4} + rac{1}{4}$?
What is the value of the series $ extstyle rac{1}{2} + rac{1}{4} + rac{1}{4}$?
How can you express the limit of a converging series regarding divergent integrals?
How can you express the limit of a converging series regarding divergent integrals?
Which of the following is true about the series $ extstyle rac{ an^{-1}(x)}{x}$ as $x$ approaches infinity?
Which of the following is true about the series $ extstyle rac{ an^{-1}(x)}{x}$ as $x$ approaches infinity?
If the series $ extstylea_n = (-1)^{n-1} rac{1}{n + 1}$ converges, what can you deduce about the series $ extstyle rac{1}{n}$?
If the series $ extstylea_n = (-1)^{n-1} rac{1}{n + 1}$ converges, what can you deduce about the series $ extstyle rac{1}{n}$?
Which expression represents the correct evaluation limit for $ extstyle rac{ an^{-1}(t)}{t}$ as $t$ approaches infinity?
Which expression represents the correct evaluation limit for $ extstyle rac{ an^{-1}(t)}{t}$ as $t$ approaches infinity?
Study Notes
Integral Test
- If ( a_n = f(n) ) where ( f(x) ) is continuous, positive, and decreasing on ([1, \infty)), then the series ( \sum a_n ) converges if ( \int f(x) , dx ) converges.
- If ( \int f(x) , dx ) diverges, then ( \sum a_n ) is also divergent.
- Example shown involves ( \int \frac{1}{x^2 + 1} , dx ) which converges.
Alternating Series Test
- For series of the form ( \sum (-1)^{n-1} b_n ):
- Conditions for convergence:
- ( b_{n+1} \leq b_n ) for all ( n )
- ( \lim_{n \to \infty} b_n = 0 )
- Conditions for convergence:
- An example series involving ( \frac{1}{n^3 + 1} ) satisfies these conditions and converges.
Ratio Test
- If the limit ( \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right| < 1 ), then ( \sum a_n ) is absolutely convergent.
- Example involves the series ( \sum \frac{e^{-n}}{n!} ) where the limit condition is met.
p-Series and Geometric Series
- A p-series ( \sum \frac{1}{n^p} ) converges if ( p > 1 ) and diverges if ( p \leq 1 ).
- A geometric series ( \sum ar^{n-1} ) converges if ( |r| < 1 ) and diverges if ( |r| \geq 1 ).
Comparison Test
- To use the comparison test:
- Both series ( a_n ) and ( b_n ) must be positive.
- If ( a_n \leq b_n ) and ( \sum b_n ) converges, then ( \sum a_n ) converges.
- Conversely, if ( a_n \geq b_n ) and ( \sum b_n ) diverges, then ( \sum a_n ) diverges.
Test for Divergence
- If ( \lim_{n \to \infty} a_n \neq 0 ), then ( \sum a_n ) is divergent.
- Example shown involves ( \sum \frac{2}{n^2} ) leading to divergence based on limit.
General Strategies
- Understanding the form of the series can help in choosing appropriate convergence tests.
- Recognizing series types can streamline the analysis process for convergence or divergence.
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Description
This quiz tests your understanding of the integral test for determining the convergence or divergence of series. You will explore how the properties of functions and integrals can be applied to series. Prepare to apply these concepts through practical examples.
