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MAT 1236Calculus III
Section 11.6
Absolute Convergence and the Ratio and Root Tests
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We want tests that work for general series Define Absolute Convergence Define Conditional Convergence Abs. Convergent implies Convergent Ratio/Root Tests (No requirement on the
sign of the general terms of the series)
Definition
is absolutely convergent if
is convergent
The point: Absolute convergence may be easier to show, because …
Theorem
If is absolutely convergent
then is convergent
OR equivalently
If is convergent
then is convergent
Theorem
If is absolutely convergent
then is convergent
OR equivalently
If is convergent
then is convergent
The point: To show a series is convergent, it suffices to show that it is abs. convergent.
Theorem
If is absolutely convergent
then is convergent
OR equivalently
If is convergent
then is convergent
Example 1(More or Less…)
Converges.
Why?
2 2
12 2 2 2 2
1
12 2 2 2 2
1
1 1 2 1 0 0
3 5
1 1 1 1 1( 1) 1
2 3 4 5
1 1 1 1 1 ( 1) 1
2 3 4 5
n
n
n
n
C
An
Bn
B C A
Converges
Example 1(More or Less…)
2 2
12 2 2 2 2
1
12 2 2 2 2
1
1 1 2 1 0 0
3 5
1 1 1 1 1( 1) 1
2 3 4 5
1 1 1 1 1 ( 1) 1
2 3 4 5
n
n
n
n
C
An
Bn
B C A
Example 1(More or Less…)
2 2
12 2 2 2 2
1
12 2 2 2 2
1
1 1 2 1 0 0
3 5
1 1 1 1 1( 1) 1
2 3 4 5
1 1 1 1 1 ( 1) 1
2 3 4 5
n
n
n
n
C
An
Bn
B C A
convergent thereforeand convergent absolutely is 1
)1(
)12 series,-( convergent is 11
)1(
12
1
12
12
1
n
n
nn
n
n
ppnn
Example 1
The phrase used here is long, we are going to replace it by
1
21 1
)1(n
n
n
convergent (abs.) is 1
)1(1
21
n
n
n
Definition
is conditionally convergent if
is convergent but not abs. convergent
Series
ries Se
Convergent Abs.
eries S
Convergent Cond.
Ratio Tests for
Divergent,1
Conclusion No1
Convergent (Abs.)1
limTestRoot
limTest Ratio
1
L
L
L
a
a
a
nn
n
n
n
n
Ratio/Root Tests for
Divergent,1
Conclusion No1
Convergent (Abs.)1
limTestRoot
limTest Ratio
1
L
L
L
a
a
a
nn
n
n
n
n
Expectations
Important Details: Write down the general terms Take the limit of the abs. value of the
ratio of the general terms Clearly mark the criterion Make the conclusion by using the Ratio
Test
Example 3
Note that:
because
1 )!3(
1
n n
123)2)(1)((3)!(3
123)23)(13)(3()!3(
)!(3)!3(
nnnn
nnnn
nn
11 (Abs.) Convergent
lim 1 No Conclusion
1, Divergent
n
nn
La
La
L
Example 5 (Ratio/Root tests fail)
14
1
2)1(
n
nn
n
1 11 1
1 44
11 41
14 1
4
41 1 1 1
1 1
( 1) 2 ( 1) 2;
1
( 1) 2lim lim
1 ( 1) 2
1lim 2 lim 2
11 1
1
n nn n
n n
n nn
n nnn n
n n n n
n n
a an n
a n
a n
n
nn
Example 5
14
1
2)1(
n
nn
n
No conclusion from the Ratio Test If Ratio Test fails, then Root Test will fail
too
Example 5
14
1
2)1(
n
nn
n
Plan: Use limit comparison test to show that the series is absolutely convergent.
That is, we are going to show that the series
is convergent.
Then is (abs.) convergent
14
1
14
1
22)1(
n
n
n
nn
nn
14
1
2)1(
n
nn
n
General Situation...
In the exam, you will be ask to figure out the convergence of series.
There are many tests that you can use. How are you going to approach such a problem?
Is there a best way to do this?
18-Point Decision Chart Challenge
Design a decision chart that describe the best problem solving approach.
These type of charts are commonly used to visualize ideas about procedures and/or causal effects.
18-Point Decision Chart Challenge
This is to encourage you to think through the problem solving process.
A maximum of three 6 points for the final exam will be awarded.
Individual and teams are welcome. A winning team will share the 6 points.