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PreLecture Questions - Lesson 13 - 8.2 Series
Q1 The Divergence Theorem
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Which of the following statements is true? (If there are multiple true statements, choose one of them.)
The following multiple-choice options contain math elements, so you may need to read them in your screen reader's “reading” or “browse” mode instead of “forms” or “focus” mode.
Choice 1 of 5: A. The sequence an=1n2an=n21 converges, and this fact implies that the series ∑n=1∞1n2n=1∑∞n21 also converges.Choice 2 of 5: B. The sequence an=1nan=n1 converges, and this fact implies that the series ∑n=1∞1nn=1∑∞n1 also converges.Choice 3 of 5: C. The sequence an=(−1)nan=(−1)n diverges, and this fact implies that the series ∑n=1∞(−1)nn=1∑∞(−1)n also diverges.Choice 4 of 5: D. The sequence an=n+1nan=nn+1 converges, and this fact implies that the series ∑n=1∞n+1nn=1∑∞nn+1 also converges.Choice 5 of 5: Statements A-D are all false.
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Question 1: The Divergence Theorem
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What is the fourth partial sum of an=n+1nan=nn+1? Please express your answer as a fraction (e.g., if your answer is 1.5, please type 3/2)
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Question 2:
Q3
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Which of the following series converge? Select all series that converge.
The following checkbox options contain math elements, so you may need to read them in your screen reader's “reading” or “browse” mode instead of “forms” or “focus” mode.
Choice 1 of 5: A. ∑n=1∞2n−14nn=1∑∞4n2n−1
Choice 2 of 5: B. ∑n=1∞1n4n=1∑∞n41
Choice 3 of 5: C. ∑n=1∞1(−4)nn=1∑∞(−4)n1
Choice 4 of 5: D. ∑n=1∞4n−12nn=1∑∞2n4n−1
Choice 5 of 5: E. None of the above series converges
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Question 3:
Q4 Reflections
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Question 4.1 Videos
Q4.1 Videos
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Please indicate your level of engagement with the videos for this lesson. (This is purely for your own reflection, and any answer will receive credit; so you can feel free to be honest.)
Choice 1 of 4: I did not watch any of the videos.Choice 2 of 4: I watched some of the videos.Choice 3 of 4: I watched all/most of the videos.Choice 4 of 4: I watched some/all of the videos actively (doing at least one of the following: taking notes, doing the examples, rewatching parts as needed, consulting the textbook/resources as needed, discussing the content with others)
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Question 4.1: Videos
Question 4.2 Comfort level
Q4.2 Comfort level
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Please, indicate your comfort level with the material from the video using the multiple choice options below.
Choice 1 of 4: I am not comfortable with the material.Choice 2 of 4: I am comfortable with the material, but would need support to do more complex exercises.Choice 3 of 4: I am confident in my ability to solve exercises, but would struggle to explain the ideas to a classmate.Choice 4 of 4: I am confident in my understanding of the material and could explain it to a classmate.
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Solution
Let's address the questions one by one:
Q1: The Divergence Theorem
You are asked to identify which statement is true. Let's analyze the options:
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Choice 1 (A):
The sequence converges to 0 as . Additionally, the series converges because this is a p-series with , and implies convergence.
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Choice 2 (B):
The sequence converges to 0, but the series is the harmonic series, which diverges.
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Choice 3 (C):
The sequence does not converge because it oscillates between 1 and -1. However, the series is an alternating series and does converge (by the alternating series test).
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Choice 4 (D):
The sequence converges to 1. However, the series diverges, since the terms don't approach 0 quickly enough.
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Choice 5 (E): All statements are false.
Answer: Choice 1 (A) is true, because the sequence converges, and the series also converges.
Q2: Fourth partial sum of
The formula for .
The fourth partial sum is the sum of the first four terms of the sequence:
Let's calculate:
Now sum these fractions:
The exact form as a fraction would require finding a common denominator, but for simplicity:
Q3: Which series converge?
Let's analyze each series:
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Choice 1 (A):
This series diverges because the terms do not approach 0 as .
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Choice 2 (B):
This is a p-series with . Since , the series converges.
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Choice 3 (C):
This is a geometric series with common ratio . Since , the series converges.
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Choice 4 (D):
The terms of this series approach 2 as , so the series diverges.
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Choice 5 (E): None of the above.
Answer: B and C converge.
Would you like more details on any specific part or have any other questions? Here are five related questions you can think about:
- What is the Alternating Series Test, and when can it be applied?
- How do you determine whether a p-series converges or diverges?
- How do partial sums relate to the convergence of a series?
- Can a series converge if the corresponding sequence diverges?
- What are the conditions for a geometric series to converge?
Tip: Always check whether the terms of a series approach 0 when determining its convergence—it’s a necessary condition!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Series
Sequences
Divergence Theorem
P-Series
Geometric Series
Alternating Series
Formulas
P-series: ∑1/n^p converges if p > 1
Geometric series: ∑r^n converges if |r| < 1
Alternating series test
Theorems
Divergence Theorem
P-Series Convergence
Alternating Series Test
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Calculus or Advanced High School Mathematics)
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