MATH1020U: Sequences and Series - Ratio and Root Tests

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What is the definition of a power series?

A series of the form $\sum_{n=0}^\infty c_nx^n$

In a power series, what are the coefficients $c_n$ called?

Constants

A power series in (x-a) or centered at/about 'a' has the form ___?

$\sum_{n=0}^\infty c_n(x-a)^n$

At what value is the series $\sum_{n=0}^\infty n(x-6)^n$ centered?

<p>$a = 6$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What values of $x$ make the series $\sum_{n=0}^\infty n!x^n$ converge?

<p>$x = 0$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the strategies for determining if a given power series converges or diverges?

<p>Applying the Root Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of convergence for the series $\sum_{n=0}^\infty (x-2)^n$?

<p>$2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which values of $x$ does the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{7}{n} \cos{n}$ converge?

<p>$x &gt; 1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of convergence for the series $\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac{n^2}{7(n+9)}$?

<p>$8$</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the power series $\sum_{n=0}^\infty (8x-3)^n$, what value of R indicates the convergence boundary?

<p>$5$</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{7}{n} \cos{n}$, why is it inconclusive at the endpoints of the interval of convergence?

<p>Ratio and root tests are inconclusive there</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ratio Test conclude if $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{n+3}$ is less than 1?

<p>The series is absolutely convergent</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the Ratio Test consider a series absolutely convergent?

<p>$\lim_{n\to \infty} a_{n+1} = L &lt; 1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Root Test conclude if $\lim_{n \to \infty} \sqrt[n]{7n}$ is less than 1?

<p>The series is absolutely convergent</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the Root Test inconclusive?

<p>$\lim_{n\to \infty} a_n = L = 1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Ratio Test, what conclusion can be drawn if $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{n+3}$ is greater than 1 or tends to infinity?

<p>The series is divergent</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\lim_{n \to \infty} (7n)!$ tends to infinity in the Root Test, what conclusion can be made about the series?

<p>The series is divergent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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