Series Convergence and Divergence: Comparison Test
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根据基本比较法,如果级数$A = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$收敛且$a_n\leq b_n$对所有$n$成立,则级数$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}b_n$会?

  • 也收敛 (correct)
  • 与$a_n$无关
  • 可能收敛也可能发散
  • 发散
  • 在极限比较法中,如果极限$\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{a_n}{b_n} = L$存在且$L>0$,那么会如何判断这两个级数的性质?

  • 都收敛 (correct)
  • 都发散
  • $A$发散,$B$收敛
  • $A$收敛,$B$发散
  • 如果一个级数$B = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}b_n$发散且$a_n\geq b_n\geq 0$对所有$n$成立,则级数$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$会?

  • 收敛
  • 也发散 (correct)
  • 可能收敛也可能发散
  • 与$b_n$无关
  • 在基本比较法中,如果级数$A = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$发散且$a_n\leq b_n$对所有$n$成立,则级数$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}b_n$会?

    <p>$A$和$B$都可能收敛</p> Signup and view all the answers

    在极限比较法中,如果极限$\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{a_n}{b_n} = \infty$,则级数 $A = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$ 会?

    <p>$A$发散</p> Signup and view all the answers

    基本比较法和极限比较法在判断级数性质时有哪些不同?

    <p>$A$和$b_n$必须是无穷大函数,而在基本比较法中不需要</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Series Convergence and Divergence: Comparison Test

    When discussing the convergence and divergence of infinite series, several tests exist to help determine their properties. One of these tests is the comparison test, which uses the behavior of known convergent and divergent series to draw conclusions about an unknown series. In this article, we will explore the comparison test, focusing on the basic comparison test, the limit comparison test, and the direct comparison test.

    The Basic Comparison Test

    The basic comparison test states that if a series (A = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n) converges and (a_n\leq b_n) for all (n), then the series (\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}b_n) converges as well. On the other hand, if a series (B = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}b_n) diverges and (a_n\geq b_n\geq 0) for all (n), then the series (\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n) diverges. This test is particularly useful when comparing terms from two series.

    The Limit Comparison Test

    The limit comparison test compares the ratios of the terms of two series as (n\rightarrow\infty). If the ratio (\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{a_n}{b_n} = L) exists and is positive, then both series converge. If (L = 0,\infty), then the series (A) converges, while (B) diverges. If (0<L<\infty), then both series may converge or diverge, depending on other factors.

    The Direct Comparison Test

    In some cases, the direct comparison test can be applied to determine the convergence or divergence of a series by directly comparing its terms to the terms of another series without taking limits. For instance, if a series (A) is compared to a series (B), and for sufficiently large values of (n), all terms in (A) are less than or equal to the corresponding terms in (B), then the series (A) cannot diverge, and it must converge.

    Example 1: Consider the series (\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{2^n}{3^n+1}). Using the direct comparison test, we can compare it to the geometric series (\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{2^n}{3^n}), which converges due to the (p)-test ((p = \frac{2}{3} < 1)). Since all terms in the original series are bounded above by the terms of a convergent series, the series (\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{2^n}{3^n+1}) converges as well.

    Although the direct comparison test can provide valuable insights into the convergence or divergence of a series, it is essential to carefully analyze the given series and choose appropriate comparisons to ensure accurate conclusions.

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    Explore the concepts of convergence and divergence in infinite series by learning about the comparison test, which involves comparing terms of known convergent and divergent series to draw conclusions about unknown series. Dive into the basic comparison test, limit comparison test, and direct comparison test to understand how to determine the convergence or divergence of series.

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