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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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Which of the following series converge? Select all series that converge.

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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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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 4.2 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

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Q1: The Divergence Theorem

You are asked to identify which statement is true. Let's analyze the options:

  • Choice 1 (A): an=1n2a_n = \frac{1}{n^2}

    The sequence an=1n2a_n = \frac{1}{n^2} converges to 0 as nn \to \infty. Additionally, the series n=11n2\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} converges because this is a p-series with p=2p = 2, and p>1p > 1 implies convergence.

  • Choice 2 (B): an=1na_n = \frac{1}{n}

    The sequence an=1na_n = \frac{1}{n} converges to 0, but the series n=11n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n} is the harmonic series, which diverges.

  • Choice 3 (C): an=(1)na_n = (-1)^n

    The sequence an=(1)na_n = (-1)^n does not converge because it oscillates between 1 and -1. However, the series n=1(1)n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (-1)^n is an alternating series and does converge (by the alternating series test).

  • Choice 4 (D): an=n+1na_n = \frac{n+1}{n}

    The sequence an=n+1n=1+1na_n = \frac{n+1}{n} = 1 + \frac{1}{n} converges to 1. However, the series n=1n+1n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n+1}{n} diverges, since the terms don't approach 0 quickly enough.

  • Choice 5 (E): All statements are false.

Answer: Choice 1 (A) is true, because the sequence 1n2\frac{1}{n^2} converges, and the series n=11n2\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} also converges.


Q2: Fourth partial sum of an=n+1na_n = \frac{n+1}{n}

The formula for an=n+1n=1+1na_n = \frac{n+1}{n} = 1 + \frac{1}{n}.

The fourth partial sum is the sum of the first four terms of the sequence:

S4=n=14(1+1n)S_4 = \sum_{n=1}^{4} \left(1 + \frac{1}{n}\right)

Let's calculate:

S4=(1+11)+(1+12)+(1+13)+(1+14)S_4 = \left(1 + \frac{1}{1}\right) + \left(1 + \frac{1}{2}\right) + \left(1 + \frac{1}{3}\right) + \left(1 + \frac{1}{4}\right) S4=(2)+(1+12)+(1+13)+(1+14)S_4 = (2) + \left(1 + \frac{1}{2}\right) + \left(1 + \frac{1}{3}\right) + \left(1 + \frac{1}{4}\right) S4=2+32+43+54S_4 = 2 + \frac{3}{2} + \frac{4}{3} + \frac{5}{4}

Now sum these fractions:

S4=2+1.5+1.33+1.25=6.08S_4 = 2 + 1.5 + 1.\overline{33} + 1.25 = 6.08\ldots

The exact form as a fraction would require finding a common denominator, but for simplicity:

S4=20536S_4 = \frac{205}{36}


Q3: Which series converge?

Let's analyze each series:

  • Choice 1 (A): n=12n14n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n-1}{4n}

    This series diverges because the terms do not approach 0 as nn \to \infty.

  • Choice 2 (B): n=11n4\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^4}

    This is a p-series with p=4p = 4. Since p>1p > 1, the series converges.

  • Choice 3 (C): n=11(4)n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(-4)^n}

    This is a geometric series with common ratio r=14r = -\frac{1}{4}. Since r<1|r| < 1, the series converges.

  • Choice 4 (D): n=14n12n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{4n-1}{2n}

    The terms of this series approach 2 as nn \to \infty, so the series diverges.

  • 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:

  1. What is the Alternating Series Test, and when can it be applied?
  2. How do you determine whether a p-series converges or diverges?
  3. How do partial sums relate to the convergence of a series?
  4. Can a series converge if the corresponding sequence diverges?
  5. 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)