Series

Description: This quiz covers various concepts related to series, including convergence, divergence, and different types of series. Test your understanding of series and their properties.
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Which of the following series is convergent?

  1. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$

  2. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$

  3. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty (-1)^n$

  4. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2}{n+1}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$ is convergent because it satisfies the limit comparison test. Comparing it to the harmonic series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$, which is divergent, we have $\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{\frac{n}{n+1}}{\frac{1}{n}} = \lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{n^2}{n+1} = \infty > 1$. Therefore, $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$ is also divergent.

Determine whether the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^n}{n^2}$ is convergent or divergent.

  1. Convergent

  2. Divergent

  3. Cannot be determined


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^n}{n^2}$ is convergent because it is an alternating series that satisfies the alternating series test. The terms of the series decrease in absolute value, and the limit of the terms as $n\to\infty$ is 0. Therefore, the series converges.

Find the sum of the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^n}$.

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. $\frac{1}{2}$

  4. $\frac{2}{3}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^n}$ is a geometric series with first term $a = \frac{1}{2}$ and common ratio $r = \frac{1}{2}$. The sum of a geometric series is given by $S = \frac{a}{1-r}$. Substituting the values of $a$ and $r$, we get $S = \frac{\frac{1}{2}}{1-\frac{1}{2}} = 1$. Therefore, the sum of the series is 1.

Which of the following series is absolutely convergent?

  1. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty (-1)^n \frac{1}{n}$

  2. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$

  3. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^2}$

  4. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^n n}{n+1}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A series is absolutely convergent if the series of absolute values of its terms is convergent. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^2}$ is absolutely convergent because the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^2}$ is convergent. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$ is not absolutely convergent because the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$ is divergent.

Determine if the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2+1}{n^3+1}$ is convergent or divergent.

  1. Convergent

  2. Divergent

  3. Cannot be determined


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2+1}{n^3+1}$ is convergent because it satisfies the limit comparison test. Comparing it to the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$, which is convergent, we have $\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{\frac{n^2+1}{n^3+1}}{\frac{1}{n}} = \lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{n^3+n}{n^3+1} = 1$. Therefore, $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2+1}{n^3+1}$ is also convergent.

Which of the following series is a telescoping series?

  1. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+1)}$

  2. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^2}$

  3. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$

  4. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A telescoping series is a series in which most of the terms cancel out when they are added together. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+1)}$ is a telescoping series because the terms can be rewritten as $\frac{1}{n} - \frac{1}{n+1}$, and when these terms are added together, most of them cancel out, leaving only the first and last terms.

Find the sum of the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+2)}$.

  1. $\frac{1}{2}$

  2. $\frac{3}{2}$

  3. 1

  4. $\frac{2}{3}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+2)}$ is a telescoping series. Rewriting the terms as $\frac{1}{n} - \frac{1}{n+2}$, we have $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+2)} = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \left(\frac{1}{n} - \frac{1}{n+2}\right) = \left(1 - \frac{1}{3}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{4}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{5}\right) + \cdots = \frac{1}{2}$.

Determine whether the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^n}{\sqrt{n}}$ is convergent or divergent.

  1. Convergent

  2. Divergent

  3. Cannot be determined


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^n}{\sqrt{n}}$ is divergent because it is an alternating series that does not satisfy the alternating series test. The terms of the series do not decrease in absolute value, and the limit of the terms as $n\to\infty$ is not 0. Therefore, the series diverges.

Find the sum of the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+1)(n+2)}$.

  1. $\frac{1}{2}$

  2. $\frac{1}{3}$

  3. $\frac{1}{4}$

  4. $\frac{1}{6}$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+1)(n+2)}$ is a telescoping series. Rewriting the terms as $\frac{1}{n(n+1)(n+2)} = \frac{1}{2} \left(\frac{1}{n(n+1)} - \frac{1}{(n+1)(n+2)}\right)$, we have $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+1)(n+2)} = \frac{1}{2} \left[\left(\frac{1}{1\cdot2} - \frac{1}{2\cdot3}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{2\cdot3} - \frac{1}{3\cdot4}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{3\cdot4} - \frac{1}{4\cdot5}\right) + \cdots\right] = \frac{1}{4}$.

Which of the following series is a geometric series?

  1. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^2}$

  2. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{2^n}{3^n}$

  3. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{n+1}$

  4. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{(-1)^n}{n}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A geometric series is a series in which the ratio of any two consecutive terms is constant. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{2^n}{3^n}$ is a geometric series because the ratio of any two consecutive terms is $\frac{2^{n+1}}{3^{n+1}} \div \frac{2^n}{3^n} = \frac{2}{3}$, which is constant.

Find the sum of the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{2^n}{5^n}$.

  1. $\frac{2}{3}$

  2. $\frac{3}{5}$

  3. $\frac{4}{5}$

  4. $\frac{5}{6}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{2^n}{5^n}$ is a geometric series with first term $a = \frac{2}{5}$ and common ratio $r = \frac{2}{5}$. The sum of a geometric series is given by $S = \frac{a}{1-r}$. Substituting the values of $a$ and $r$, we get $S = \frac{\frac{2}{5}}{1-\frac{2}{5}} = \frac{2}{3}$.

Determine whether the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2+2n+1}{n^3+3n^2+2n}$ is convergent or divergent.

  1. Convergent

  2. Divergent

  3. Cannot be determined


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2+2n+1}{n^3+3n^2+2n}$ is convergent because it satisfies the limit comparison test. Comparing it to the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$, which is convergent, we have $\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{\frac{n^2+2n+1}{n^3+3n^2+2n}}{\frac{1}{n}} = \lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{n^3+3n^2+2n}{n^3+3n^2+2n} = 1$. Therefore, $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n^2+2n+1}{n^3+3n^2+2n}$ is also convergent.

Find the sum of the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+2)}$.

  1. $\frac{1}{2}$

  2. $\frac{2}{3}$

  3. $\frac{3}{4}$

  4. $\frac{4}{5}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+2)}$ is a telescoping series. Rewriting the terms as $\frac{1}{n(n+2)} = \frac{1}{2} \left(\frac{1}{n} - \frac{1}{n+2}\right)$, we have $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n(n+2)} = \frac{1}{2} \left[\left(\frac{1}{1\cdot3} - \frac{1}{3\cdot5}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{3\cdot5} - \frac{1}{5\cdot7}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{5\cdot7} - \frac{1}{7\cdot9}\right) + \cdots\right] = \frac{2}{3}$.

Which of the following series is a harmonic series?

  1. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^2}$

  2. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$

  3. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n^3}$

  4. $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n+1}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A harmonic series is a series of the form $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{n}$ is a harmonic series.

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