Math Problem Statement

Determine whether the series \( \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{\sqrt{n} + 7}{n^2} \) is convergent or divergent. Also, determine whether the series \( \sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{5}{n \ln(n)} \) is convergent or divergent.

Solution

Let's analyze the given series from the image and determine their convergence or divergence.

Problem 4:

The series is: n=1n+7n2\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{\sqrt{n} + 7}{n^2}

Steps:

  1. Asymptotic Behavior: The dominant term in the numerator as nn \to \infty is n\sqrt{n}, and the dominant term in the denominator is n2n^2. Thus, the series behaves asymptotically like: nn2=1n3/2\frac{\sqrt{n}}{n^2} = \frac{1}{n^{3/2}}

  2. Comparison Test: Compare this series with the p-series 1np\sum \frac{1}{n^p}, where p=32>1p = \frac{3}{2} > 1. Since the p-series converges for p>1p > 1, the given series converges by the Comparison Test.

Conclusion:

The series is convergent.


Problem 5:

The series is: n=25nln(n)\sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{5}{n \ln(n)}

Steps:

  1. Integral Test: Consider the function f(x)=5xln(x)f(x) = \frac{5}{x \ln(x)} for x>1x > 1. This function is positive, continuous, and decreasing for x>1x > 1. Use the integral test: 25xln(x)dx\int_2^\infty \frac{5}{x \ln(x)} dx

    Substitution: Let u=ln(x)u = \ln(x), so du=1xdxdu = \frac{1}{x} dx. The integral becomes: 5xln(x)dx=51udu=5ln(u)=5ln(ln(x))\int \frac{5}{x \ln(x)} dx = 5 \int \frac{1}{u} du = 5 \ln(u) = 5 \ln(\ln(x))

    Evaluating at the bounds, as xx \to \infty, ln(ln(x))\ln(\ln(x)) \to \infty. Thus, the integral diverges.

  2. Conclusion from the Integral Test: Since the integral diverges, the series also diverges.


Final Answers:

  1. Problem 4: Convergent
  2. Problem 5: Divergent

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the Comparison Test and when can it be used effectively?
  2. How does the p-series test determine convergence for different values of pp?
  3. Why is the Integral Test a valid method for determining series convergence?
  4. What are other tests (e.g., Ratio Test) that can be used to analyze these series?
  5. How does the behavior of logarithmic functions (ln(n)\ln(n)) affect series convergence?

Tip: Always simplify the dominant terms for large nn to better understand the series' behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series Convergence
Asymptotic Behavior
Comparison Test
Integral Test

Formulas

p-series convergence criteria: \( \sum \frac{1}{n^p} \) converges for \( p > 1 \)
Integral substitution: \( u = \ln(x), du = \frac{1}{x} dx \)

Theorems

Comparison Test
Integral Test

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus (First Year)