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SEQUENCE & INFINITE SERIES
18.19 Illustrative Examples.
Example, 1, Show that the series 1+ Ase ar ++ is convergent.
Solution. Let , ("= 1,2,...) denote the -th term of the given series.
Then for 1=1,2,...
Uy
1
13.5... ton number of factors
1
“135...(2n—1)"
1
le
2"
(n= 1) number of factors
u, $V,» for n=1,2,...
But the series Y v, = > + is convergent
iad (G~$) tf Ad
[-- it is a geometric series with common ratio 5 < 1].
Hence by comparison. test the series 5, ie. the given series is
convergent.
Example. 2. Test the convergence of the series
ied aiats, 2h
14+=4+—4+—+—+
MWB! jadhrs Al
Solution. Let u,(7=1,2,..-) denote the n-th term of the given series.
Then for n= 1,2,... 1 at
"n=
Now,
Qirig2
4, =—.—.
n-ln-2n-
for n>4, Now,
2
nal
2
So by comparison test the series D 4, is convergent
nal
ie., the given series is convergent.
n-3
x (3) is convergent since itis a GP. series with common ratio 2 < 1a ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS -1
Se
Example. 3, Test the convergence of the s
6 8 10
CoN ee
7 5.7.9
.) denote the n-th term of the given series,
[WB.U.T.2008,2016]
Then for = = 1,2,
b Solution. Let 1, (1
an+4
ig = a
"(20 =1)(2n+1) (2 +3) *
Now, in the ratio #,,, Degree of the expression in the denominator
— Degree of the expression in numerator = 3-1=2.
1 ¢
So we consider a series © v, where v, is
Then lim “= jim ——™2n+4)
noe Vv, nv (2n—1)(2n +1) (2n +3)
yet Eg lp heegraih oni ot
m7 (2-2)2+1)(3+3) Ab —0)(2 +0) (2 +0)
r = Gy 2 finite number.
Hence by comparison test, > u, is convergent or divergent if D v,,
convergent or divergent, . iD
F 1. . eI - A
But ¥ v, i.e., > —> is a convergent series (being a p-series with
n
p=2>1). Therefore the series Yu, ie. the given series is convergent,
2
Example. 4, Test the series z ia
Solution. Let #, (n = 2,3,...) denote the n-th term of the given series.
Then for n = 2, 3,...
logn
erp
Consider a series >’v, where v,
logn
cry Mpc as
Now, lim + = lim
NOV, 10
and the series v,SEQUENCE & INFI S 597
ee
a
ie DJ is divergent (being a p-scries with p = 0.
Solution. Let u,(7=1,2,..
Then for 7 = 1, 2,
vn
ant sh
We see in the fraction u,,, (the degree of the expression in denominator)
4,
— (the degree of the expression in numerator) = 3 =>
Fi ; 1
So we consider a series )"v,, where v, = ee
ndn__ nt
But lim “*= tim 1 a finite number.
20 60 ¥ ~ o ¥
a ar ae aa
is In Cahn pee
Now >o¥, ie. > ;, is a divergent series (being a p-series with p = 1).
Therefore by comparison test the series Du, i.e., the given series is
divergent.
Example. 6. Test the convergence of the series Yu, where
uy, = (0 +14 =n. [B.U.T.2003,2007|
Solution. Here
2
} ++ upto ®|—nson
Consider a series Sv, where v,
ng
lim “* = tim [2-4
nso Vy, a@l3 9'n
Hence by comparison test, Cw, and Xv, will either both converge or
‘ ; 1. ‘ a .
both diverge. But Dv, ie., 2—> is a convergent series (being a p-series
n
G i ~uplove) =, @ rite number,
with p =2> 1).
Therefore the series Yu, i.e., the given series is convergent.
Example. 7 : 1 2 3 44
‘xample. 7. Test the convergence of the series | tor tae at me
[WB.U.T. 2005,2016]
Solution. Omitting the first term, let u,, (” = 1, 2, . . .) be the n-th term
of the given series. Then for n = 1, 2,
(a4
Since the difference of degree of the denominator and numerator is 1,
. : 1
so we consider a series )'v, where v, =—.
n
n+l
In n
a Uy ge
lim = lim ————
nov, no (n+))"!
F 1
= lim
no iby aie
1+—
n
= lim :
1
tf tim (144)
e'(1+0) | n+0 n
1
= a non-zero finite number,
F ie.
Now, Dv, ie., LF is a divergent series (being a p-series with p=1).
Therefore by comparison test the series Dw, i.e., the given series is
divergent,SEQUENCE & INFINITE sx; 599
2
Example, 8. Test the series > “2=!
nt
Solution. Let w, (n= 1,2,
Then for n=1,2,..,
++) denote the n-th term of the given series.
2n-1 Qn 2
Ma Ss
mt nt (w=at
[-@-D!s@-n 2),
1>2.2...22=277],
u, <=.
2"
1
Let v, = 55. Then u, <8y, forn=1,2,...
: 1
But the series Dv, = > oo ie,, the series ; A357 7 +++ is convergent
[- it is a geometric series with common ratio 7h
Hence by comparison test the series Du, i.e., the given series is
convergent.
Example. 9. Test the convergence of the series
12.3
lution: Let, >> u, =— Sate
Solu Lona 35°57
n
So, here =
Un
(2n-1)(2n+1)
Let us compare the given series with another series
I
Drs, where vp a
. ty
Now, — lim— = lim—>— = lim
292 V_ moe Ay? | nae
Since <1 ”, converge or both of the diverge
4
1 1
But x» De diverges, for Der diverges when p=1
Hence the given series is divergent.#00 ENGINEERING MATHEMATIC!
1 1 1
E 2. 10. P nerles mm bee Hi
xample, 10. Prove that the series 133557
I Uy) L }
S i Here, ty = ———~—, “2 |2n=1-
‘olution : Here, 1, (2n=1) (2041) Ht ant)
is convergent.
=3{('-4)*G-
=H{-su}+d as noo.
1
Hence the series is convergent, and its sum is 2
: a 1p 2 430
Example. 11. Examine the series for convergence ztetst
pe _w _ (ati?
Solution : Here, ty = 5 gut = ae
2 ai
So, wath (n+1) Zaa{i-4)
Uy gml 22 A
Therefore, fim Mat 1 2;
1° Uy 2
, ; wv .
Hence the given series ys ad ae is convergent.
Example. 12. Show that the series), , where 4m
convergent.
I
Solution : “ee Uy “y 43
vo then w,, ¥, iS convergent,
Hence 7 is also convergent.gxample.13. Examine the Convergence of the
Xerics Du, , where
orn ea) -
tin nla 2)(n45)
solution : Let us consider a series Sv, , where v= —
ns n=
lim“
ore, lit
Heres 5-50 y,
sie
Met P a
Di, being a p-series with p= 1is divergent,
Hence 4, is also divergent,
Example. 14. Show that the series
1
Jn+1—Jn_ ‘8 not convergent.
an+i+dn
1 n
Solution : Here, 4, === = —___~——
= "Ans 1—dn~ (Une ~dn)(dn1 +n)
= n+l+vn
im, = lim n+1+n)=+4040
where “n
Hence the series x is not convergent.
: § n(n+l) ,
Example. 15.Show that the series i(n+2)(n+3) is properly divergent.
n(n+1)
Solution : Here, 4, “tae 2ne3)
n(n+1) . (i+) 2
lim 4, = lim —S2> > — = tim —Y_ 4 _
$9 aS +2) G3) ad CE)
n
We find that the condition for convergence of Sus , viz,
lim w, =0 is not satisfied.
rn
Also each term of the given series is positive, so it cannot be oscillatory,
Hence the given series is properly divergent.ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS -1
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. 5 ‘ ! 2 3
Example, 16, Show that the series: ty ta
2) Nae Va
Solution : Here, 1, © ii a
(ney
is divergent
Let, Yn =—
n
Then >", is a divergent series,
=140
tim |,
(3)
a
Unl ,
Since the limit of the sequence {2+} is anon-zero number, 4, and
n
Gee te
Now, lim —*= lim
ns Vy, tn)
7 are both convergent or both divergent.
But “ is divergent.
Hence the given series u, is divergent.
F . Bil 4.0 5
Example. 17. Examine the convergence of the series 2 + = + — +
8 27 64
n+l
Solution : If we denote the given series by My, then u, =~
1”
Let us compare ‘1, with the series Y'v,, where Vp
Evidently)", , being a p-series with p=2>1, is convergent,
4, ntl og 1
lim —* = lim] —- xn° | = lim] 1+—]=1
n
Hence, the given series is convergent, since vy is so.
Example. 18. Test the convergence of the series > [CP 1998)
logn
Solution : Since logn 1, 3) for alt w>2
logn onPM INFINITE Seip,
skQu!
Let us comp
0s
© the given
a *S with the divergent series
Vy = !
x» The totd
. 4 fa
Each (erm of the given serie. ,
BIVEN Series exceeds the correspondi f the
divergent series Mn, esponding term of
Hence, the given series ig also divergent,
z crgent,
Example. 19. Test the Convergence of the seri > 1, }
series =
Solution : Denoting the given Series by XY
I EL
We have u,=—=+—1_ dn=l+vn
Se
Let us introduce a comparison series Dyn, where v
Mimi +n
lim 4 tim!
Example 20. Examine whether th i amas an
SSS 1333" Ba 45
convergent.
Solution : Denoting the given series by 51, , we have, 4, =(-1)""
n(n +1)
5, Dhul=(1-3)+(}
So, lim S, =1
no
Thus the series Yu, is absolutely convergent, so it is convergent,
“=
——
Nie
'
whe
+
3
—
3
=
z
ce
nel
Example 21. Obtain the sum of the series aay [CP 2006]
(n+3)(n
Solution : Denoting the given series by vu , we have
1
Gn +3) (n+4)ING MATHEMATICS 1
= ENGINEE
1S, denote the nth partial sum of ty «
Sy OM EM My
bybdeqadie 2 1
4S S60 67 (14 3)(n 44)
11), (t th (1 3 (—5--G)-t--4
laos) ls o) le 7)" nia nt4) 4 nea
ee sax at]
So lim S, = 3) Hence the sum of series is 7+
Example 22. Test for convergence of the serics :
1
1 a
(+a tah a Vii
Solution : (i) If'we denote the given series by "+
Uy = :
as
nt
we notice that n!22""! for all n22.
1
“pS Spat forall n22
gl eeerele
2 2 - being an infinite geometric se-
P poll A
ries with common ratio — <1, is convergent.
I
Hence the given series ye is also convergent.
(ii) we know, nt>2""! for all 722
n-l
or, vnl>2 2 , for all n22
|, forall n22
I F F Ps roel .
>» ar being a geometric series with common ratio a7) <1 is con-
2
1
vergent. Hence, Lae is also convergent.
n!pQUENCE & INFINITE SERIES,
-gample 23, Test cach of the fottowi Series
Owing series f
, ‘ les for convergence:
23° 234" 345° (ii) yi LE iat
. 2° a3" Ga’
solution = (i) Denoting the given Series by
__ ae y Yu,
n(n +1) (n+2)
Let us compare > uy with Sv, , where
> ns Where y,
n
2n-1)n?
vow, 2 go n )(n-1) { , \f2-!
'n )(n+2) (net nar *|—7 +
1
n
Uy =
1+
n
so, lim “2 =2#0, and finite
192 Vy
Then vu and >», converge or diverge together.
But 1%) = 5 —>, being a p-seriers with p=2>1 is convergnet.
Hence 4% is convergent,
(ii) Ifthe given series is represented by tm .
1
Ina +1)
Let, us introduce a comparison series yy , where v, =—
=140 and finite.
yo
4,
tim = = lim
nny, 12 In| (n+l) nm
So, either both Yu and oe converge or both diverge.
! i ‘i i om i pes,
But y» = ea, being a p-series with p=1, divergesPNGINEE RING MATHEMATICS 1
606.
Henee x tty Ze, an is divergent
‘est for convergence of the series. 5
1 1 1
Example 24. 1 "40' 54) Os
Solution : If the given series is represented by
I
My
(11-2) 205)
uy
Now lim
18 Vy
1
aie 9 and finite.
Hence ya is convergent.
Example 25. Test for convergece of the series:
S (Fair)
Solution : Denoting the given series by ym, , we have
Uy
. Vib stednt 1
we shall compare vo with x» » Where Yn =
n
Since
ms lis
ie ie [a
and finite and >ef QUENCE & INFINITE SERIES 607
——_—_e_e_—_—_—_—_—_____
12 34 5:6
+
. » 26. Show that the s Tot ST
Example. 2 at the series is +
452.6? 77.8?
js convergent.
solution : If we denote the given series by vu
(241) (an+2)?
Uy) =
1
| Let v,, =—z > then >» is convergent.
n
2
3(2n— 4-=
Nant 2 le 1
Vy (2n+1P(2n42) (2+ Ay (2-2)
F n
so that lim—*=1
19 Vy
Therefore, ys and > either both converge or both diverge.
But yy is convergent. Hence, Ya is convergent.
Example. 27. Test for convergence of the series :
an aes 1 1
i in ii) > sin. 3 (iii) D = tan—
@ Ysi wy > iy
Pal 1
Solution : (i) Let “» ra and Vy ae
al
sin— .
sin®
Now, lim = tim —!-= jim, wheré 9 =+
ity, nee L040 0 7
n 2140
So, yu and y» both converge or diverge together.
1
n = )_— is divergent.
But Sve = Dod is iver
Peers
ke Hence vs = ysin= is divergent.r
PNGINEERING MATHEMATICS 4
608
—————
(n) Here, 1, = sins «Het vy,
on
le)
thus tin = tim 7 140, and finite as before
So, Dim, and Dv, both converge or both diverge
is convergent
- . 1
Here, "=o 2 being a p-scries with p= 2,
"
~ 1
Hence Don = ae is convergent,
1
tan—
1
(iii) Let, u, ==
vnoon
, F 1 1
We consider a comparison series >" v, , where Y, =
1
tn( 2)
ln (2 ) = tim HY =140, and finite
n
Now, Jim “= tim tan os
()
nay, > dn
So. > u, and yy, are both convergent or both divergent.
1
But Dn i Ly , being a p-series with p>1, is convergent.
2
n
1 1
Hence )v, -Lzm(2] is convergent.
18.20. D’Alembert’s Ratio test.
. . 4,
Let >> u, be a series of positive numbers such that lim ntl exist
no Up,
finitely and let Jim Ens =/, The series x u,, is convergent if / <1 and
non Uy =I
divergent if />1. When / =], the test fails. [W.B.U.T.2005,2016]
Proof. Beyond scope.gr QUENCE & INFINITE SERIES ow
i eel
18,21. Hlustrative Examples,
2 2
Seili4s
uy ntl 2 il +]
Therefore, tim “#t! —
0 u,
te
Hence the given series ys -y2 y is convergent.
1 A pout,
Example. 2. Show that the series = 2 2 hr ton is convergent.
Solution : Denoting the given series by ya >
, n+12" +1 11 1
stim “#1 = tim = lim 4¢ s\=5
A(n+1)+1}° 2n+2)
We have Un =
and
My Ana) m4? (42)
n
Unst
and jim, a=l
2 Un
39ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS -1
610
—_——————————_-
We sce that D'Alembert's ratio test fails
Now ea. -(1+2) (103) (red)
Myst n) n ”
Example. 4. Examine the convergence of the series: '* >) * 3) * gi
Solution : Denoting the given series by Mm +
n+!
Mol Orel)!
2n-1
we have, ty =
nl
Knot 2Nt! yg as nm
um, (n+i)(2n=1)
Therefore, '% is convergent.
Sn
Example. 5. Examine the convergence of >> a
aan
n (n+ yt
Se ie t =— YU, a
Solution : Here, uy ==> and “met "(4 yr
(os) nt
. U,
lim “th = ti
So, ae Uy rea (+1)! on
(+1) = tin(1+4) =e>t [Since 2 M» is divergent.
Example. 6. Test for convergence of the series whose n-th terms are
n!
Feo; Gr
Solution : Here, 4,
So, lim “##! = lim Saar
wae ty 07! (nt 1)"on
fd
mr din - t ') wt yt yond
tin( + ) ro
nol
By ratio test yu is convergent,
\
tg, = UD!
(n+
(ii) Here, Mn
n
jim “#4 = tim cs
22 U, no al aa
= lim(n +1).
nae qe 1)
n
= tin = lim
nal nt] mw(meiy
aad ey foe 2 I. But this test fails when x = 1.
1
When, x= 1,4, =—y— <7
wet
i
=a)
Let y,
ty <%q for n= 1, 2p.
j 1, .
But the series Dv, i.c., D—z is a convergent series
n
(being a p-series with p = 2 > 1).
Hence by comparison test the series ).¥, is convergent when x = 1.
Thus the given series is convergent when x <1.
example. 8. Discuss the convergence of the series
P
at 3p a 7
Solution. Let u,(” =1,2,...) denote the n-th term of the given series,
[W.B.U.T. 2008,2014]
Then for n = 1, 2.
nP
My =
_ (nti?
Una = (n+1)! :
: P Ps Le
lim “##h= tim (= ts tim 1+ A
no uy, n>ol n n+l ne Bd Py
+ n
= (1+ 0)". >= 0<
Hence by D’Alembert’s ratio test the given series is convergent
o
ni”
Example. 9, Test the convergence of the series >” 2
n=l n”
[WB.U.T. 2003}sEQU! K & INFINITE SERIES
613
OO
solution. Let “,(7=1,2,...
Then for n=1,2,...
ni2"
) denote the n-th term of the given series.
(a+tyt *
_(n+1yi2™"
(ey
‘nat
2
Tae
:
2
=o Un (43) (240)
n
Hence by D’Alembert’s ratio test, the given series is convergent when
x < 1 and divergent when x > 1.7 ora ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS -1
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Example. 11, Discuss the convergency of the power series
1 yt gt gt
ai avo ava 's
Solution, Let 1,(17 = 1, 2,...) denote the n-th term of the given series,
Then for 7 =1,2,...
yon?
“Gabi
x
nl OW
n+l
Moet
u, n+2Vn+l Te — it
n n
lim Zael 1+0
nou, 1420
Hence by D’Alembert’s ratio test, the given series is convergent when
x? <1 and divergent when x? >1, when x? =1 the test fails.
1
1 ee
Gn a(re2)
n
; , 1
Consider a series Sv, where v, =>.
lim “= lim ai i = 1, a finite number.
nov, nop, 1 1+
n
. 1, Ps
Now >, i.¢., 2 —> is a convergent series
n? 3
(being a p-series with p= 3 >1).
So by comparison test ou, i.e., the given series is convergent when
=l.
Hence the given series is convergent if x? <1 and divergent if x? > 1.SEQUENCE & INFINITE SER
61s
a
Pot Gan aRey AN een Gus)
B+1) QB4q)
Solution, Omitting the fi
of the given series, Then
+1) Q6+1) (aps) +"
st term, Jet 4u,(n=1,2,,
++) denote the n-th term
for n=1,2
(a+1)( :
vi 20 +1)... (ner4 1
Ga pee
(mB +1)”
(2+1) 2a 41) G
seg = (710+1) (n+ 1)0.+1)
(B+1) +1). 08+) (ner) 4
lim “41 _ 1+0)040 _a@
n2 ty (4040
Hence by D’Alembert’s ratio ‘est, the given series is convergent when
a : "
pci ie, when a B.
When - Lie, a=8, the test fails,
When @=B,u,=1. Then lim u, =1#0.
00
So, by Note (2) of a Previous Theorem, Yu, does not converge.
Therefore being a series of Positive terms, it must diverge.
Hence the given series is Convergent if B>a>0 and divergent if
a2>B>0.
Example. 13. Test the convergence of the series
2 2 2
ayy 3) (3) es (B.U.T.2002,2007,2010,2012)
3 3.5 3.5.7
Solution. Let u,(n=1, 2,...) denote the n-th term of the given series,
Then for n =1,2,...
_(_ 123... i
“*\357..Qne))
123...n(n+1) y:Uy ( net ) ri
4, 2n43 203
2
1
him Mn ( I 0) Ps
nm Uy, 240 4
Hence by D*Alembert’s ratio test, the given series is convergent.
18.22. Cauchy's Root test. ;
Let Sw, be a series of positive numbers such that lim u," exists
mi ' ,
finitely and let lim u/! = /. Then the series 5) uw, is convergent if
nal
7 < 1 and divergent if /> 1. [W.B.U.T. 2004}
Proof, Beyond the scope of this book.
Note. When / = 1, the test fails.
18.23. Illustrative Examples.
Example. 1. Test the series (4) .
nai\n+l
Let w,(=1, 2,...) denote the n-th term of the given series.
Then for n = 1,2,
an) pay rad
a 1)" a 1
lim wu? = lim {(e3) } sel=—<1,
ne n>0 n @
Therefore by Cauchy’s root test, the given series is convergent.
-e>1)