Math Problem Statement

Study the nature of the following series using the theorem of comparison to an integral: (1) sum(n/(n^2 + 1)) from n=1 to infinity, (2) sum(1/(n ln(n) ln(ln(n)))) from n=2 to infinity, (3) sum(1/(n^2 + 1)) from n=1 to infinity.

Solution

The exercise provided asks to study the convergence or divergence of three infinite series using the theorem of comparison to an integral. Let's analyze each one in detail:

1. n=1nn2+1\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n^2 + 1}

  • Rewrite the term: nn2+1nn2=1n\frac{n}{n^2 + 1} \approx \frac{n}{n^2} = \frac{1}{n} for large nn.
  • Comparison to \int: Compare it with the harmonic series 1n\sum \frac{1}{n}, which diverges.
  • Perform integral testing on nn2+1dn\int \frac{n}{n^2+1} dn to confirm if divergence matches.

1. Analyze (\sum_{n=1}^\infty \

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite Series
Convergence Tests
Integral Comparison Test

Formulas

Integral Test for convergence: ∫f(x)dx
Harmonic Series: sum(1/n)

Theorems

Theorem of Comparison to an Integral

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics