Mathematics Sequences and Series
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What defines a finite sequence?

  • A sequence that can be generated by an algebraic formula.
  • A sequence containing a fixed number of terms. (correct)
  • A sequence with an infinite number of terms.
  • A sequence where the terms are irrational numbers.

    • Which formula correctly describes the nth term of the sequence of even natural numbers?

  • an = n/2
  • an = n^2
  • an = 2n (correct)
  • an = n + 1

    • What is a characteristic of an infinite sequence?

  • It has an end point.
  • It always follows a specific arithmetic pattern.
  • It continues indefinitely. (correct)
  • Its terms must be integers.

    • Which of the following is true about the Fibonacci sequence?

    <p>It is generated by a recurrence relation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the series associated with a sequence defined?

    <p>It is the sum of the terms in the sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sequences is characterized as prime?

    <p>2, 3, 5, 7,…</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which representation could potentially describe a sequence without a specific formula?

    <p>The sequence of Fibonacci numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct representation of the nth term for odd natural numbers?

    <p>an = 2n - 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a finite sequence?

    <p>A sequence containing a limited number of terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about a geometric progression?

    <p>The ratio of any term to its preceding term remains constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to find the sum of the first n terms of a geometric progression when the common ratio r is not equal to 1?

    <p>Sn = a(r^n - 1)/(r - 1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about sequences is correct?

    <p>A sequence is an arrangement of numbers in a specific order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a geometric progression, if the first term is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the 4th term?

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the geometric mean of two positive numbers 'a' and 'b' calculated?

    <p>G.M. = sqrt(a * b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about an infinite sequence?

    <p>Its terms continue without end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an arithmetic sequence?

    <p>The difference between consecutive terms is constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a sequence that follows a specific pattern?

    <p>Progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sequences is an example of an arithmetic progression?

    <p>1, 4, 7, 10, 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a geometric progression?

    <p>2, 4, 8, 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the nth term of a sequence?

    <p>It is represented as an and denotes the general term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sum of the first n terms of consecutive natural numbers described as?

    <p>Arithmetic series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sequences, what does a finite sequence refer to?

    <p>A sequence that has a defined last term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between arithmetic mean and geometric mean in the context of sequences?

    <p>Arithmetic mean is greater than geometric mean for positive numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the number of ancestors follows the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, ..., what type of sequence is this?

    <p>Geometric sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sequences

    • A sequence is an ordered arrangement of numbers following a specific rule or pattern.
    • Examples of sequences include: population growth, bank deposits, or depreciated values of a commodity.
    • Terms in a sequence are denoted by a1, a2, a3, ... , an, where the subscript indicates the position of the term.
    • The nth term is called the general term and is represented by an.
    • A sequence with a finite number of terms is called a finite sequence, while a sequence that continues indefinitely is called an infinite sequence.

    Series

    • A series is the sum of the terms in a sequence: a1 + a2 + a3 + ... + an + ...
    • A series is called finite or infinite depending on whether the corresponding sequence is finite or infinite.

    Arithmetic Progression (A.P.)

    • In an arithmetic progression (A.P.), the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant.
    • This constant difference is called the common difference, denoted by 'd'.
    • The general form of an A.P. is: a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d, ... , a + (n-1)d

    Geometric Progression (G.P.)

    • In a geometric progression (G.P.), the ratio of any two consecutive terms is constant.
    • This constant ratio is called the common ratio, denoted by 'r'.
    • The general form of a G.P. is: a, ar, ar2, ar3, ... , arn-1

    Fibonacci Sequence

    • This sequence is defined by the following recurrence relation:
      • a1 = a2 = 1
      • an = an-2 + an-1, for n > 2
    • The first few terms of the Fibonacci sequence are: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...

    Arithmetic Mean (A.M.)

    • The arithmetic mean of two numbers 'a' and 'b' is given by: (a + b)/2

    Geometric Mean (G.M.)

    • The geometric mean of two positive numbers 'a' and 'b' is given by: √(ab)
    • The geometric mean of a set of 'n' numbers is the nth root of the product of the numbers.

    Important Notes

    • Sequences and series are fundamental concepts in mathematics and have broad applications in various fields, including finance, physics, and computer science.
    • Understanding the different types of sequences and series and their properties is essential for solving problems related to growth, decay, and patterns.

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