Math Problem Statement

Find radius of convergence of the series βˆ‘βˆžπ‘›=0π‘₯2𝑛(2𝑛)!.

Solution

To find the radius of convergence of the series βˆ‘n=0∞x2n(2n)!\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} x^{2n} (2n)!, we will again use the ratio test.

The general term of the series is:

an=x2n(2n)!a_n = x^{2n} (2n)!

Applying the ratio test:

1R=lim⁑nβ†’βˆžβˆ£an+1an∣\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right|

where:

an+1=x2(n+1)(2(n+1))!=x2n+2(2n+2)!a_{n+1} = x^{2(n+1)} (2(n+1))! = x^{2n+2} (2n+2)!

Now calculate the ratio an+1an\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}:

an+1an=x2n+2(2n+2)!x2n(2n)!\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} = \frac{x^{2n+2} (2n+2)!}{x^{2n} (2n)!}

Simplify this expression:

an+1an=x2β‹…(2n+2)(2n+1)(2n)!(2n)!=x2(2n+2)(2n+1)\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} = x^2 \cdot \frac{(2n+2)(2n+1)(2n)!}{(2n)!} = x^2 (2n+2)(2n+1)

Now, find the limit as nβ†’βˆžn \to \infty:

lim⁑nβ†’βˆžβˆ£x2(2n+2)(2n+1)∣\lim_{n \to \infty} \left| x^2 (2n+2)(2n+1) \right|

Since (2n+2)(2n+1)β†’βˆž(2n+2)(2n+1) \to \infty as nβ†’βˆžn \to \infty, we see that:

lim⁑nβ†’βˆžβˆ£x2(2n+2)(2n+1)∣=∞ if xβ‰ 0\lim_{n \to \infty} \left| x^2 (2n+2)(2n+1) \right| = \infty \text{ if } x \neq 0

Thus, the series diverges for any x≠0x \neq 0. The only value of xx for which this series converges is x=0x = 0.

Therefore, the radius of convergence RR is:

R=0R = 0

The series converges only when x=0x = 0.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related topics you might find interesting:

  1. What are the criteria for using the ratio test versus other convergence tests?
  2. How does the factorial term affect the convergence of a series?
  3. How to find the interval of convergence for a series?
  4. What is the significance of the radius of convergence in power series?
  5. How does Stirling's approximation help in analyzing factorial terms in series?

Tip: When working with factorial terms, consider their rapid growth rate, as they can dominate other terms and significantly influence convergence behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series convergence
Factorials
Ratio test

Formulas

Ratio test formula for series convergence

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced undergraduate