Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the infinite series: sum from n=1 to infinity of n * sin(pi / 2^n).

Solution

The summation in the image represents:

n=1nsin(π2n)\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} n \cdot \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2^n}\right)

Solution:

To evaluate this series, we analyze each component. Here's the approach:

  1. Examine sin(π2n)\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2^n}\right):

    • For large nn, π2n0\frac{\pi}{2^n} \to 0, and we can use the approximation sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x for small xx. Hence: sin(π2n)π2n.\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2^n}\right) \approx \frac{\pi}{2^n}.
  2. Approximate the series: Substituting the approximation for sin\sin, the series becomes: n=1nπ2n=πn=1n2n.\sum_{n=1}^\infty n \cdot \frac{\pi}{2^n} = \pi \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{2^n}.

  3. Simplify n=1n2n\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{2^n}: The summation n=1n2n\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{2^n} is a known result. Using the formula: n=1nrn=r(r1)2,for r>1,\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{r^n} = \frac{r}{(r-1)^2}, \quad \text{for } r > 1, with r=2r = 2, we have: n=1n2n=2(21)2=2.\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{2^n} = \frac{2}{(2-1)^2} = 2.

  4. Final result: Substituting back, the series evaluates to: π2=2π.\pi \cdot 2 = 2\pi.

Conclusion:

The value of the series is: 2π\boxed{2\pi}

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Here are 5 follow-up questions:

  1. How is the approximation sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x derived and when is it valid?
  2. Can this series be solved exactly without approximation?
  3. What are the properties of summations involving geometric or arithmetic progressions?
  4. How does the convergence of a series depend on the terms?
  5. What is the derivation of n=1nrn\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{r^n}?

Tip: Approximations like sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x are powerful tools in series calculations, especially when terms approach zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite Series
Trigonometric Approximations
Series Convergence

Formulas

sin(x) ≈ x for small x
Sum of a weighted geometric series: sum(n/r^n) = r / (r-1)^2 for r > 1

Theorems

Series Approximation
Geometric Series Sum Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Undergraduate Level