Math Problem Statement

Acerca das séries abaixo, assinale a alternativa correta: I) \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{5}{2^n} II) \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2^n - 3^n} III) \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2^n + 3^n} IV) \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{\sqrt{n}}

Solution

The image you uploaded contains a question about the convergence of several series. The question presents four series, and the task is to determine which of the given alternatives is correct based on their convergence or divergence.

Let’s analyze each series:

Series I: n=152n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{5}{2^n}

This is a geometric series with a ratio r=12r = \frac{1}{2}. A geometric series converges if r<1|r| < 1, so this series converges.

Series II: n=112n3n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2^n - 3^n}

For large values of nn, the dominant term in the denominator is 3n3^n, so the series behaves like n=113n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{-3^n}, which is a geometric series with ratio r=13r = \frac{1}{3}. Since r<1|r| < 1, this series converges.

Series III: n=112n+3n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2^n + 3^n}

For large nn, the dominant term in the denominator is 3n3^n, so the series behaves like n=113n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{3^n}, which is also a geometric series with ratio r=13r = \frac{1}{3}. This series converges.

Series IV: n=1(1)n+1n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{\sqrt{n}}

This is an alternating series. To determine whether it converges, we apply the alternating series test, which requires that the terms 1n\frac{1}{\sqrt{n}} decrease monotonically and approach zero as nn \to \infty. Since both conditions are satisfied, this series converges.

Conclusion:

All four series converge, so the correct alternative is E (As séries (I), (II), e (IV) convergem).

Would you like further details or explanations on any of the series? Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the alternating series test work?
  2. What is the condition for convergence of a geometric series?
  3. How do you find the limit of a series with a dominant term?
  4. What are the characteristics of a series that diverges?
  5. Can you compare the convergence of different types of series (e.g., geometric vs. alternating)?

Tip: For geometric series, always check the ratio rr. If r<1|r| < 1, the series converges; if r1|r| \geq 1, the series diverges.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series
Convergence
Geometric Series
Alternating Series

Formulas

Sum of Geometric Series: \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} ar^n
Alternating Series Test: Terms decrease monotonically and approach zero

Theorems

Geometric Series Convergence Criterion
Alternating Series Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12