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Critical Thinking on Series Convergence

This document contains 10 critical thinking questions about mathematical concepts related to functions, sequences, series, limits and convergence. The questions cover topics such as the squeeze theorem, sets of numbers, determining convergence using partial sums, absolute and conditional convergence, and examples where the ratio test is inconclusive.

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Critical Thinking on Series Convergence

This document contains 10 critical thinking questions about mathematical concepts related to functions, sequences, series, limits and convergence. The questions cover topics such as the squeeze theorem, sets of numbers, determining convergence using partial sums, absolute and conditional convergence, and examples where the ratio test is inconclusive.

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Critical Thinking Questions

Figure 1: The Squeeze Theorem


x
1. Let’s examine the function y = .
3x2 + x + 1

2. This is the symbol for the set of all real numbers: R.

3. This is the symbol for the set of integers: Z.

4. This is the symbol for the set of rationals: Q.

5. Is it possible for a sequence to converge to two different numbers? If so, give an example. If not,
explain why not.

6. Explain how to use partial sums to determine if a series converges or diverges. Give an example

R∞ ∞
P
7. Explain why f (x) dx and an need not converge to the same value, even if they are both convergent.
1 n=1

8. In your own words, explain the Alternating Series Remainder Theorem. How is this theorem useful?

9. Explain the difference between absolute and conditional convergence. Give an example of each.

an+1
10. The Ratio Test is inconclusive if lim = 1. Give an example of one convergent series and one
n→∞ an

an+1
divergent series for which lim = 1. Explain how you determined your examples.
n→∞ an

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