Math Problem Statement

sigma (n=1 and infinity) sin(8/n)

Solution

The series you presented is:

n=1sin(8n)\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \sin\left(\frac{8}{n}\right)

To determine whether this series converges or diverges, let's analyze the behavior of the terms sin(8n)\sin\left(\frac{8}{n}\right) as nn \to \infty.

  1. As nn becomes large, 8n\frac{8}{n} becomes very small. For small values of xx, sin(x)\sin(x) is approximately xx, so:

sin(8n)8n\sin\left(\frac{8}{n}\right) \approx \frac{8}{n}

  1. This means that for large nn, the terms of the series behave like 8n\frac{8}{n}. The series n=11n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n} is known as the harmonic series, which diverges.

Since sin(8n)\sin\left(\frac{8}{n}\right) behaves like 8n\frac{8}{n} for large nn, and the harmonic series diverges, the series n=1sin(8n)\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \sin\left(\frac{8}{n}\right) also diverges by comparison to the harmonic series.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the harmonic series and why does it diverge?
  2. How can we apply the comparison test to determine convergence?
  3. How does the behavior of small-angle approximations help in series analysis?
  4. What is the integral test for convergence, and can it be applied here?
  5. How does a series involving trigonometric functions typically behave?

Tip: When analyzing the convergence of a series, approximate the terms for large nn and compare it to a known series.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series
Convergence and Divergence
Trigonometry
Harmonic Series
Small-Angle Approximation

Formulas

sin(x) ≈ x for small values of x
Harmonic Series: ∑ (1/n) from n=1 to infinity

Theorems

Comparison Test
Harmonic Series Divergence

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)