Lesson: Limit Comparison Test AP Calculus BC

Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to determine whether a series is convergent or divergent by comparing it to a series of known convergence using the limit comparison test.

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Q1:

If possible, find the sum of the series .

Q2:

All the terms of the series are positive when is large since when and close to 0. Use the limit comparison test to decide whether the series is convergent or divergent.

Q3:

Suppose and with . What does the limit comparison test tell us about the series ?

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