Math Problem Statement

Compute the first six terms of the sequence {a_n} = nth root of n. (Round your answers to four decimal places.) If the sequence converges, find its limit.

Solution

We are given the sequence an=nna_n = \sqrt[n]{n}, and we are tasked with computing the first six terms, rounding the results to four decimal places.

The first six terms:

  1. a1=11=1.0000a_1 = \sqrt[1]{1} = 1.0000
  2. a2=22=21.4142a_2 = \sqrt[2]{2} = \sqrt{2} \approx 1.4142
  3. a3=331.4422a_3 = \sqrt[3]{3} \approx 1.4422
  4. a4=44=221.1892a_4 = \sqrt[4]{4} = \sqrt[2]{2} \approx 1.1892
  5. a5=551.1487a_5 = \sqrt[5]{5} \approx 1.1487
  6. a6=661.1225a_6 = \sqrt[6]{6} \approx 1.1225

Convergence of the Sequence:

We are asked whether the sequence converges or diverges. As nn \to \infty, nn\sqrt[n]{n} approaches 1 because the root grows faster than the value of nn, which causes the expression to get closer to 1. Hence, the sequence converges to 1.

So, the limit is 1\boxed{1}.


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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the general behavior of nn\sqrt[n]{n} as nn increases?
  2. How can we prove that limnnn=1\lim_{n \to \infty} \sqrt[n]{n} = 1 rigorously?
  3. How does the sequence nn\sqrt[n]{n} compare to other common sequences, like 1n\frac{1}{n}?
  4. Can you find another sequence where the root increases faster than the base, leading to divergence?
  5. What happens to the sequence if nn grows extremely large, say in the thousands?

Tip:

Sequences involving roots tend to converge slowly. Understanding how different parts of the expression behave (like the base and the root) helps in analyzing limits more intuitively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Limits
Roots

Formulas

a_n = nth root of n

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Sequences
Root Function Behavior

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12