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‘The given sequence is 1, 2, Ae
“1 the sequence is a bounded below by 0 [and above by 1}.
Hence, the sequence is convergent
EXERCISE 2.1
_ Show that the sequence {a} converges to 1.
1
x
v 1
. Show that the sequence {ahs converges to z
2
. Show that the sequence { 3nt +n
+" | converges to 3.
e ve
4, Test the convergence of the sequence {e=2l.
n+2.
5, Test the convergence of the sequence 2 aah
2n+l
6. Test the convergence of the sequence eco
F
ANSWERS TO EXERCISE 2.1
4. Converges 5. Converges 6. Converges
2.2 SERIES
Definiton2.8 If {u,} bea sequence of real numbers, then the expression iy +, +a Hitt
is called an infinite series and it is denoted by Su, or De
u, is called the n* term of the series.
2.2.1 Convergent Series
Definition2.9 Let u, +i, +, tet, te bean infinite series.
Ifs,=u, tu, +--+u,,then s, is called the n® partial sum of the series. Ifthe sequence of partial sums
1. converges to / and it is written as Su
ct
{s,} converges to /, then we say that the series si,
Then is called the sum of the series.
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2.2.2 Divergent Series
Definition 2.10 Tf the se
quence of partial sums (s,} of the infinite series diverges, then thes
diverges.
es X
That is, if tims, = 00, then Su, diverges to » and if tims, = ee, then diverges to,
nel at y:
2.2.3 Oscillatory Series
Definition 2.11 Ifthe sequence of partial sums {5,} of the infinite series diverges, but does not g
'0 + © or —, then the sequence {s,} is said to oscillate, Then we say that the series Sy
oscillatory series 4
Examples
11.1
I) 14242444...
¢ get ptt
@) I-141-14-.
2.2.4 General Properties of Series
nes ai
1, The convergence or divergence of an infinite series is unaffected by addition or removal of
number of terms,
‘The convergence or divergence of an infinite series is unaffected when each term of the
multiplied by a non-zero number.
2.
»
16 Yu, and ¥ », are convergent series with sums a and b respectively then for any paitd
numbers d and pt, the series (Au, +pv,] converges with sum Aat po.
cot
7
2.3 SERIES OF POSITIVE TERMS als
The discussion of the convergence of any type of series of
real numbers depend upon the
Positive terms. So, we shall discuss in detail the series with
Positive terms,
Definition2.12 A series ¥ u,
a» Where u, >0_Y NEN, is called a series of positive terms.
a
A series of positive terms can cither converge or diverge to, It can never oscillate.
2.3.1 Necessary Condition for Convergence of a Serles
Thoorem21 Ifthe series of postive terms Bu, is convergent, then tim,
rt
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Proof
Let Su, tute tu) tt,
then re
Sa
5, = Sea
Since Lu, is convergent, lims,
, where / is finite.
limu, = lim(s, ~s,.,)=lims, -lims,_, =/-1=0
This is only a necessary condition, but not sufficient.
Thats if imu, = 0, we cannot say the series is convergent,
For example: the series
1 1 _
1 a as
Lette ae is divergent, but lim, = lim—
Basi ae ee een
*If limu, #0, then the series Yu, is not convergent. a
a at
2.3.2. Test for Convergence of Positive Term Series
The definition of convergence of a series depends on the limit of the sequence of partial sum {s,}.
But in practice it will be difficult to find,s, in many cases. i
So, it is necessary to device methods by which we can decide the convergence or divergence of a
series without finding the partial sum s,.
‘A standard technique used in studying convergence of positive term series is comparison test.
The given series Eu, is compared with a known series Dv, which is known as auxiliary series.
2.3.3 Comparison Tests
1. If Zu, and Lv, are positive term series such that u,Scv, VneN, for some positive
constant c, then Eu, is convergent if Lv, is convergent.
Ifu,2v, ¥ nN and if Ly, is divergent, then Lu, is divergent.
2. Limit form: Let Zu, and ¥v, be two positive term series such that li
Then Lu, and Ev, behave alike.
If Xv, converges, then Zu, converges and if Dv, diverges, then Zu, diverges.
Here we compare Eu, with v,.
Proof
Given Du, and Lv, are series of positive terms and lim.
., we have 1 > 0.
Since “s. 5 9 for all n= 1, 2,3,
¥,
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Choose €> 0, such that /~e>0,
Then by the definition of limit, there exists a positive integer n, such that
,
~ec tice [e lx-al ny,
=
Lu, 20
Hence, Dw, is convergent.
Case (ji): If Zy, is divergent, then Dv, ->e0 as nye
Consider (I-ey, U-e)Ly, > Lu, as neo
Lu, is divergent,
Note
1. If1=0, then Zu, is convergent if Ev, is convergent.
2. flo, then Du, is divergent if Ey, is divergent.
3. Imorderto discuss the convergence of S.u, by comparison test, we consider Sv, whose
is known already.
‘Two standard series used for ‘comparison are the following.
(@ The geometric series with positive terms @-+ar-+ar? +.--, where a>0 and r>0
It converges if 0< <1 and diverges if r>1,
Jt tL
ee
It converges if p > 1 and diverges if p <1.
The p-series is also known as harmonic series of order p. "
Inmany problems, the auxiliary series is chosen as the p-series for particular values 0
ii) The p-series is 7 SA, where p> 0,
i
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For choosing the auxiliary series we write 1, in the form, (2) then decide v,,
a fi
i 1 1
Forexample i'w, = (4) ‘Then we take'v, =-L,p>0.
a” "
WORKED EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1
‘Test the convergence of the series —!_4_3_4_5 4.
12:3°23-4 3-46
Solution.
Let the given series be Du,.
Se
"7123" 23-4 3-4-6
The numerators 1,3, 5,...are in A.P.So, the n™ term is 1+ (m—1)2 = 2n—I]. In the denominator, first
factors are 1, 2, 3,... and the n term is n, the second factors are 2, 3, 4,... and the n™ term is (n + 1)
and the third factors are 3, 4, 5,... and the n term is m +2.
1
2 2n 3)
[= Sone]
n
by comparison test Lu, and Dv, behave alike.
But Ey, = EL is convergent, since p=2> 1 in p-series
cs
Hence, Zu, is convergent.
EXAMPLE 2
Test the convergence of 3 (cee),
mow
Solution.
Let the given series be Du,. “ Lu, >
; ‘at
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‘Then the n™ termis 1, = dn ade h
‘Tuke »,
leaks) fete)
v, In
(1+0)(1+0)=1 (#0) [
| is divergent, since p =} <1 inp-series.
But Dy, =I
olan
Hence, Su, is divergent.
EXAMPLE 3
Discuss the convergence of ¥: (t+ —n).
Fy
Solution.
Lu, => (Vien -n)
t us
Then the 2" term is 1 = ie nantes naa{(ve4) -1]
" n
For large values of 1, + <1, so expanding by binomial series, we get,
7
Let the given series be Du, .
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Take ¥, =—>
<. by comparison test, Zu, and v, behave alike.
Ll, A
But Lv, = E— is convergent, since p =2> | in p-series.
n
Hence, Lu, is convergent.
‘EXAMPLE 4
Test the convergence of Y.(Vn'+1 — vn*=1).
P=
Solution.
Let the given series be Zu. «+ Ea, = (Vat +1-vn=1)
=
‘Then the n term is u = Vn* +1—vn" =1
(atari —Vat 4) (Sn e1 4 Vn =1)
Vit ++ vn*=1
ni +1-(n'-1)
Vint +14Vn'=1
"
jim“ = lim ————
‘e hota
fs
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+ by comparison test, Su, and Sv, bchave alike,
But Sv, = 2-4, i converyent, since ps2 1 in peseries,
r;
Hence, 3:1, is convergent,
EXAMPLE S
Discuss the convergence of $ (aa ~ a
Fr ”
Solution,
Let the given series be Ey. Says py = A)
wl ”
vn
‘Then the an term is 4,2 eal
_ tT ~SaN dai + Va)
a (Vn tan)
ppd ED
a (Jn dn)
aa J 4
ot Witlrda) wal fea)
”
+ by comparison test Eu, and Sv, behave alike,
Buty, =E iscomergen it p+ >1 = 17> anderen pt
wt
nt
Lg sol
Hence, Xu, is convergent if p > ny and divergent if ps a
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EXAMPLE 6
Discuss the convergence of >
solution. oT
Let the given series be Du,. ~ Dae
A x a+
«1 by comparison test, Du, and Ly, behave alike.
( ) is a geometric series with common ratio r=
. Ly, is divergent.
Hence, Du, is divergent.
EXERCISE 2.2
TTest the convergence of the following series:
ee -
12°23 3-4
< 1 2 3
, p>0,q>0 4, 4 tt a
> Sinpan ed 142" 2? 142?
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1. Test the convergence of the series 5 i |
x Vntdnel
12, Test the convergence of (Jn? In),
13, ‘Test the convergence of the series Y2—1_, V3-1., V4-1
Par Fa SP H1
e100,
14. Test the convergence of the seties 243, 4
a.
15, Test the convergence of F | in,
‘nal n
ANSWERS TO EXERCISE 2.2
1. Convergent 2. Divergent
3. Convergent itp +q > 1 and divergent ifp +q <1
4, Divergent 5. Convergent 6. Divergent
7. Convergent if p< 3 and divergent if p> 3 8. Divergent
9. Divergent 10. Convergent 11. Divergent Aes
12. Divergent 13, Convergent
14. Convergent if p > 2 and divergent if p <2 15. Convergent
2.3.4 De’ Alembert’s Ratio Test
Let y u, be a series of positive terms such that tim =I. Then the series Du, is
a me '
m= et
1 > 1, divergent if (<1 and the test fails to give a definte result if = 1,
That is Zu, may converge or diverge if / ='1.
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Proof
Ree eres it
11 Eu, isa series of positive terms and tint oJ,
Give tim!
sinven, 20 WHEN > 0 => 1>0,
,
lo
Since im—- by definition of limit, given > 0, there exists a positive integer , such that
ey,
nat
4,
nce Vn2n
ae
u
2 -e1: Choose >0 such that /~e> 1, then
[-ectel+e WV n2m. [forthise, m ism]
Mas
[-e< eV n2m
Consider
u,
nt
ae sie Vnzm
i,
=
not
Replace n by m, m+ 1, m+ 2, oom 15 we get
t 4
Mn joe, Heh >I-e,
Monat Ming
Multiplying all these inequalities, we get
a [nm factors)
4 >(J-e)(t-e)-(U-e)
uy,
Maer Manse Mines Un
Mo (Je) Vazmtl
1,
= ty 5 U8 y nz ml
u, @-e)"
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= 1 Go ou, Vazmel
=> 1 <-O Vaeme+l
> Eu, 1 =
er ie
convergesasn—>e> +. Su, is convergent if > 1
y
(ii) Let?<1: Choose €>0 such that /+e<1.
Then there exists a positive integer & such that
a =e fight
1
oe
= FO) Tee
tao le
Ss 4 > a (HO)! Te
1
= Eu, >m(to Bo oe
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But Y—
ue
ina geomeltlc artes with common ratio pa oot [vttech—eot
Ie, ee
va the series SL is divergent,
(+e)
Hence, Lu, is divergent if! <1,
iy Let = 1. Then Ex, may converge ordiverge, Consider Zu, = 4.
i
ae
Wehave tim = tim 2+ in( +) =I
fo ater,
But 5 is divergent, sinee p = 1 in p-se
n
Now consider the series Su, = 5%
i
a ty a (tl)?
le sim
lim: lim =lin( +
But 5 is convergent, since p=2>1 in p-seies.
So, when lim =1, the test fils to give definite answer as Ey, may be convergent or divergent.
be ‘
“1
Note Sometimes this test is stated as below.
21, then Zu, is convergent if < 1 and divergent i> 1. The fest fails if =
WORKED EXAMPLES
‘EXAMPLE 1
Test the convergence of the series
Solution. nt"
Let the given series be Zu, =
(nt 12"
and ta = GD
‘Then
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uy _ nia" (n +1"!
tayo (nea
(ot
_ (nt d(n+" n(n -
(nel)
Hina tin 21+ ‘) al fe 21 in p-series.
But Lv
1
“Yay, is convergent if
ses is convergent if 1.
Hence, the given ser
EXAMPLE 3
‘Test for the convergence of the serles
1, tig wl x!
Joy te4 a taet
mi 32 43 4
Solution.
Let the given series be Du,
Su a
nT wa sSNA
x
et wt 0m
Then = Hat =
(atin ™ = GaltDNatl -Ginatt
2
_ ert (nant na [ntl iy) feel
oe nx
ae
thy raetctactershet
¥
Su, is convergen
.. by De’ Alembert’s ratio test,
and divergentif_-<1 = >l > x<-lorx>l
¥
If x0, the series is convergent trivially
et}, the test fails to give conclusion
thes x1 *
x
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A a tl I 1
In this ease, the series in 4 oy Lge
wi 3a” 43
! 1 J
os uM, G+pdn ‘[u-t] Take v, F
n.
w ne
So, by comparison test Su, and Ev, behave alike.
But Ev, = 5+ ts convergent, snes pr 3 >| in p-scrics
.
++ Zu, is convergent if x? = 1, When x= 0 the series is trivially convergent
Hence, the given series is convergent if -1$ x S1 and is divergent if x<—lorx>1.
EXAMPLE 4
Discuss the convergence of the series
1 1 1 1
mt et et et vee, 7 i
tee ieoe' iat teat for positive values of x pa
Solution, Fe!
Let the given series be Zu,
in 1 L
—+— 5+ +
eT tien ne ae
Then: 34. le
Tem T+@+ bx
Le (ne Dx™! ;
User l+nx"
1+ (n+ Dx" oy
= [Dividing Nr and Dr by nx*]
bgp
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which is divergent.
2 Zu, isdivermentif0 I and divergent if 0o 2
2 ae
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rove thatthe series 1 bal (edhe
converges if.) > a> 0 andl diverges ita b> 0,
we
12. Test the convergence of the series shown below
oa, p> O and x >0,
SF oe by ral
Sobers by ratio test,
y
x>Oand yal
ANSWERS TO EXERCISE 2,3
1. Convergent for all p > 0 2. Divergent 3. Conve
4. Convergent if'0 1; divergent ifs 0 8. Diverg
9. Convergent 0
11, Convergent if 0 1 12. Convergent 13, Cor
14, Convergent if 0 Ound ify L,p> 1. Mis divergent ity > 1, p > Oa
18. Convergent 19, ‘The series Zu, is convergent ify |.
IY isaseries of posit
wt
‘The test fails to give a definite conclusion if /
“x by the definition of limit, given e > 0, there exists an integer n, such that
4 1
ed ce tae = I-e0 such that +e <1.
Then there exists a positive m such that
1
I-ecubcl+e Vn2m
= (=e) 1. Choose € > 0 such that /-€ >1.
Then there exists a positive integer & such that
, 1
I-ek
Consider (Ie) (I-e) Vn2k
Du, > L(l-e)"
But L(/—e)" is a geometric series with common ratio r=/—-€> 1
L(l-e)" is divergent.
Hence, Lu, is divergent by comparison test.
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(i) Ue 1, then t
est {ils to give n definite conclusion,
\
; 1 1 a
Consider ¥! andy avo find that dima! = in( 4) =f and lima, = tin( 4) q
ii a not eve GD nore nae
ol . =
But y is divergent and yt is convergent,
w
++ Zu, may be convengent or divergent if |
Note
1, Root test is more general or stronger than the ratio test, because there are cases where
test fails but root test gives definite conclusion,
2. The root test is used when the general term x, contains index interms ofn.
WORKED EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1
Test the convergence of x(t + +) :
a
Solution.
Let the given series be Zu,. i Eu, =3(142) £
= '
a! ° watt & f
d eelfiet) | alia
Then ne(t4) = (4) -l(-) | [i+4]
1 NY"
3 limut = tin(1+4)
fim ay = Tien
ws by Cauchy’s root test, Lu, is convergent,
EXAMPLE 2
= 1
‘Test the convergence of > (1 + Th
Solution.
Bu, 23 (1+
Let the given series be LM. >
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:. by Cauchy's root test, Lu, is convergent.
EXAMPLE 3
Test the convergence of the series given below
2 a (@ 3)
( v) *F7 2,
Solution.
Let the given series be Du,.
Ll FT ET
ot .
ne n
Le STS)
floTe oT] eso a)
tees ot} Od) ot] sea
“+ by Cauchy's root test, 3, is convergent,
[s 2 1]
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EXAMPLE 4
Discuss the nature of the series
2 .
ztie +(3) xe 3) x! tece for x > 0
4 5
Solution,
Let Zu, be the series, omitting the first term,
a 2 ya “Q)e x aye +
ae 5
Then a a i
ne2. n+2
uy,
1+=
n
1
\ It
n
Jimug = lim
x =x
n
st wt
(4) £ ry (224), n
=(24)),s—
(=): n+2. 2
3
:. by Cauchy's root test, Eu, converges if.x <1 and diverges ifx > 1.
Ifx=1, the test fails to give a definite conclusion,
In this case, u, -(24) ——
n+2 (#
n+l
£. when x= 1, the series is divergent by theorem 2.1, page 2.10,
Hence, the series is convergent if x | and divergent if <1.
The test fails to give a definite result if /= 1.
We first state the theorem of comparison of ratios of two series.
a 7 a?
If Zu, and Ey, are two series of positive terms and if “sit < “esl for all values of m€ N, ta
Uy Yn
: 4 %,
Lu, is convergent if Ly, is convergent, whereas if Moss 5 Yast for all values of m, then Eu, is
ey,
divergent if Dy, is divergent. oe
Proof i ;
Given Su, is a series of positive terms, we compare with 5 v,, where v,
0
We know that S.v, is convergent if p > 1 and hence, Zu, will be convergent if Ev, is come
and if VneN and if p>l
WneN and if p>1
But
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+. Zu, is convergent if im: (2 -1) > p> land divergent if tina
Hg ty tat Alea
ft
The test fails iti 2-1) =1 ne
Vo ofp sun
WORKED EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1
Test the convergence of the series
Solution,
Let Du, be the series, omitting the first term,
ant "
Then oj plese Onc Rill At
9 46e-2n (2nt1)
1.3-5(2n=DQn+1) x8" i
and Ui? oe oD) ned)
net 9g. 6-dn(2n# 2) (2n+3)
n=l) 281 2-4-6 yn(Qn+2\2n¢3)_ 1
TF 5an-bene)
(
4
ees). 0
5? ie (244) :
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ay ae
lim—- = lim:
mt (
+. by the De’ Alembert’s ratio test,
Now pel = x%=1 = x=
x
Ifx= 1, the test fails to give a definite conclusion.
In this case, we use Raabe’s test.
When x= 1, the series is
| Qn+2)(2n+3)=2n+ 1
ary
_ 4? +10n+6=(4n? + 4n+1) nt S
a (n+l? Qn+1P
2 5) 5
60-8) _ m(o45 OF
>
(n+l) «(0 1
«aby Raabe's test Eu, is convergent if
Hence, the given'series is convergent if 0 1.
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EXAMPLE2 i
‘Test the convergence or divergence of i
2
xt pat xo
3-4.5.6
eae the first term, let the given series be Zu,
2 2g 22.4? 6% }
oe ty 6 Sea fad
34-56 3-4:5-6-7-8
ee On) On 3? até |
834 5-6---(nt I)On-+ 2(2n+3)(2n+4)
uy Qn43)Qn44)) 1,
ty Ont2
and.
2 by De’ Alembert’s ratio test,
Zu, is convergent if 1 ote (Sp-bex:
x As
Ifx2 = 1, the test fails, so we use Raabe's test.
Inthis case, (2n+#3)(2n+4)
(2n+2)°
Si _ Qn+3)2n+4)-Qn+2?
5 a (2n+2)?
An? +14n+12—(4n?-+8n +4) __6n+8
ST Qne2e 0. Qnty
nis
[From (1)]
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veloxeatl.
by Raabe's test Du, is convergent if. :
when x = 0; it is trivially convergent]
«the given series is convergent if -11.
EXAMPLE 3 ie
Test the convergence of the series Le 1? ——, gar
Solution.
The given series be Eu, “+ | Duy = 00 Spi ani
Then
(nt bypxt? _ [eI
_ Moet =" Dnt DI! (2n+2)!
a_i Qn+2)!
(2m! [+f x?
Mya
_ (al? Qn)!Qn+DQn+2)
“ Qn) (@lP@rtly
_QntD204) 1 og
(a+1y ft
ty 2Q2n41) 1
ha aL \
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F : :
When x=, trivially the series is convergent and divergent ifx<~2 or x>2
{ nay
2 = 4, the test fails. So, we use Raabe’s test, qh ARES
When tat => x’
x
Inthis case, from (1), we get wh ] Peat ia
2an+l) 1 (2n+1),
nt 14 Und,
tng! Bn 1~2(n4N)
2+), Ane lyr)
ib af ty ala
tine( 2-1} tin 7p T
ea a{i+2)
n,
4 aie”
-. by Raabe’s test, Eu, is divergent if x
<. the given series is convergent if -2<.x<2'and divergent if x<-2 or x22
EXERCISE 2.5
Test the convergence of the following series.
wii
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He
eee
2n 8 nt
lim nlog, ae tin(—142 :
ma 2B a
ast
by logarithmic test, Xu, is divergent if x=
the given series is Convergent if 0 4.
2.4 ALTERNATING SERIES
Definition2.13 A series of the fo
nating series,
a yt toe here uy, >0 WY me N iscalleday
Examples
a Wied - is an alternating series,
. 2
@) tor is an alternating series,
at at
2° ga
Thatis a = - isan alternating series, bécause it is
+1 24
2
ava
2.4.1 Leibnitz's Test
Statement: If the alternating series hota Fy “us toe is such that Gi) ty 0 Vn
and (i) 4, 2u, 2m 2u,2-u, 20,2, and i) Hime
Consider the even partial sum s,,.
Soy = (ly “t+ (Us Wy) Fo + (a 4)
2 Wag t Mag)
=1,,20 Vn,
Since Hagar 2 Magy Hager “Han
a
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Say 2 Sane Vn
* 05, $5485, SS, S>
tes
write
cowe cat
. gp == (1) =) ~ Wager Hae)“
difference in the brackets are non-negative anid u,, >0 Ya
very
Set, Wn
; the sequence of partial seems {s,,} is increasing and bounded above.
eee, itis convergent 3
lims,, =
Now compute the limit of odd partial sum.
Now Soaet = Sant Mant
Himsa = His, ta)
Since imu, =0 and lims,, =, lims, =, we have lims,,., =/+0=1.
since both even and odd partial sums converge to, we have lim, = 1, and so the series is convergent
When lima, #0, Tims, # Timsq.1
«the given series is oscillatory.
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WORKED EXAMPLES
‘EXAMPLE 1 1 i 1
Test the convergence of the series 1 ——= + —=——R— ts.
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Solution.
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1 1
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We know that (n+IVnel> an
> 1 1
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(a+ DWntl aa
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Now lima, = lim:
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Hence, by Leibnitz’ test, the given alternating series is convergent.
EXAMPLE 2
Test the convergence of the series (ue
Solution. :
The given series (—1)"
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n+l ntl
we nel n=l
_ (a +D(Qn=1)—n2n +1)
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dn? en 1-(2n? Fn),
ei 4n?=1
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-: by Leibnitz’s test, the given series is convergent.
EXAMPLE 4
Test the convergence of (ew (tay }
ot (+n) ,
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