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What characterizes an arithmetic series?
What characterizes an arithmetic series?
- Terms decrease exponentially.
- Each term is multiplied by a constant ratio.
- The sum approaches zero as more terms are added.
- Each term is increased by a constant difference. (correct)
Which formula represents the sum of an infinite geometric series with a common ratio between -1 and 1?
Which formula represents the sum of an infinite geometric series with a common ratio between -1 and 1?
- $ S = a(n - 1)(1 - r) $
- $ S = a(1 - r^n) $
- $ S = \frac{a}{1 - r} $ (correct)
- $ S = \frac{a}{1 + r} $
What is the primary purpose of the Divergence Test?
What is the primary purpose of the Divergence Test?
- To verify if the series diverges if the limit of its terms is not zero. (correct)
- To measure the sum of a finite series.
- To prove a series converges.
- To compare two infinite series directly.
In an arithmetic series where the first term is 2 and the last term is 20, which value represents the common difference if there are 7 terms?
In an arithmetic series where the first term is 2 and the last term is 20, which value represents the common difference if there are 7 terms?
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What indicates that an infinite series converges?
What indicates that an infinite series converges?
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What does the Ratio Test analyze?
What does the Ratio Test analyze?
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How can a power series be described?
How can a power series be described?
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What is a key application of series in various fields?
What is a key application of series in various fields?
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Study Notes
Illustrate a Series in Mathematics
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Definition of a Series:
- A series is the sum of the terms of a sequence.
- Can be finite (a limited number of terms) or infinite (an unlimited number of terms).
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Notation:
- The sum of a series is often denoted using the sigma notation:
- ( S = \sum_{n=a}^{b} f(n) ) for finite series.
- ( S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} f(n) ) for infinite series.
- The sum of a series is often denoted using the sigma notation:
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Types of Series:
- Arithmetic Series:
- Sequence in which each term increases by a constant difference (d).
- Sum formula: ( S_n = \frac{n}{2} (a + l) ) or ( S_n = \frac{n}{2} (2a + (n - 1)d) )
- Geometric Series:
- Sequence in which each term is multiplied by a constant ratio (r).
- Sum formula (finite): ( S_n = a \frac{1 - r^n}{1 - r} ) (r ≠1)
- Sum formula (infinite, |r| < 1): ( S = \frac{a}{1 - r} )
- Arithmetic Series:
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Convergence of Series:
- An infinite series converges if the sum approaches a finite limit.
- An infinite series diverges if the sum does not approach a finite limit.
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Tests for Convergence:
- Divergence Test: If the limit of ( a_n ) as ( n \to \infty ) is not zero, the series diverges.
- Ratio Test: Analyzes the ratio of successive terms; used for geometric and factorial series.
- Root Test: Involves taking the nth root of terms and analyzing limits.
- Comparison Test: Compares a series to a known convergent or divergent series.
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Special Series:
- Power Series: Represents functions as an infinite sum of terms in the form of ( a_n x^n ).
- Taylor Series: A specific type of power series that represents functions using derivatives at a point.
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Example of Series:
- Arithmetic Series: ( 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + ... + 20 )
- Common difference ( d = 3 )
- Number of terms can be calculated, then use the formula.
- Geometric Series: ( 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 + ... )
- Common ratio ( r = 2 )
- Use the geometric series sum formulas based on the number of terms.
- Arithmetic Series: ( 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + ... + 20 )
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Applications:
- Series are used in calculus, physics, engineering, and statistics.
- Useful for approximating functions, solving differential equations, and modeling real-world phenomena.
Definition of a Series
- A series is the sum of the terms of a sequence.
- Can be finite (limited number of terms) or infinite (unlimited number of terms).
- Sigma notation is commonly used to denote a series:
- Finite series: ( S = \sum_{n=a}^{b} f(n) )
- Infinite series: ( S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} f(n) )
Types of Series
- Arithmetic Series:
- Each term increases by a constant difference, denoted as ( d ).
- Sum formulas:
- ( S_n = \frac{n}{2} (a + l) ) where ( a ) is the first term and ( l ) is the last term.
- ( S_n = \frac{n}{2} (2a + (n - 1)d) )
- Geometric Series:
- Each term is multiplied by a constant ratio, denoted as ( r ).
- Finite sum formula: ( S_n = a \frac{1 - r^n}{1 - r} ) (where ( r ≠1 ))
- Infinite sum formula (when ( |r| < 1 )): ( S = \frac{a}{1 - r} )
Convergence of Series
- An infinite series converges if its sum approaches a finite limit.
- An infinite series diverges if it does not approach a finite limit.
- Tests for Convergence:
- Divergence Test: If ( \lim_{n \to \infty} a_n \neq 0 ), the series diverges.
- Ratio Test: Analyzes ratios of successive terms; applicable to geometric and factorial series.
- Root Test: Involves taking the nth root of terms and analyzing limits.
- Comparison Test: Compares a series with a known convergent or divergent series.
Special Series
- Power Series: Represents functions as an infinite sum of the form ( a_n x^n ).
- Taylor Series: A specific power series representing functions using their derivatives at a specific point.
Examples of Series
- Arithmetic Series Example:
- ( 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + ... + 20 )
- Common difference: ( d = 3 ).
- Geometric Series Example:
- ( 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 + ... )
- Common ratio: ( r = 2 ).
Applications of Series
- Series are essential in calculus, physics, engineering, and statistics.
- Used for function approximation, solving differential equations, and modeling real-world phenomena.
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