Supremum of series difference question

In summary, the conversation discusses the convergence of a function fn to a limit f, where fn(x) = 1 for 1 ≤ x ≤ n and fn(x) = 0 for 1 < n < ∞. The conversation also discusses the supremum of the difference between fn(x) and f(x) and how it can be equal to 1 or 0 depending on the value of n.
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lom
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[tex]f_n(x)=1,1\leq x\leq n\\[/tex]
[tex]f_n(x)=0,1< n< \infty[/tex]
f_n converges to f which is 1
at the beggining f_n is 0 but when n goes to infinity its 1

so why sup(f_n(x)-f(x))=1 ?

f is allways 1

but f_n is 0 and going to one

in one case its 1-1
in the other its 0-1

the supremum is 0

so the supremumum of their difference is 0 not 1



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  • #2
lom said:
[tex]f_n(x)=1,1\leq x\leq n\\[/tex]
[tex]f_n(x)=0,1< n< \infty[/tex]

You obviously have typos there. Is the second one supposed to read:

[tex]f_n(x)=0,n < x < \infty[/tex]?


f_n converges to f which is 1
at the beggining f_n is 0 but when n goes to infinity its 1

That's "beginning". What do you mean by "at the beginning fn = 0"? If you state things more precisely, it might help you understand the problem better.

so why sup(f_n(x)-f(x))=1 ?

Given any n, can you find an x where |fn(x) - f(x)| = 1?
 

1. What is the Supremum of a series?

The Supremum of a series refers to the least upper bound of all the terms in the series. In simpler terms, it is the smallest number that is greater than or equal to all the other terms in the series.

2. How is the Supremum of a series calculated?

The Supremum of a series is calculated by finding the limit of the series as the number of terms approaches infinity. This means that the sum of all the terms in the series is being constantly evaluated until it reaches its maximum value.

3. What is the significance of the Supremum of a series?

The Supremum of a series is important because it provides a measure of the largest possible value that the series can reach. It is also useful in determining the convergence or divergence of a series.

4. Can the Supremum of a series be infinite?

Yes, the Supremum of a series can be infinite if the series itself is unbounded. This means that there is no upper limit to the terms in the series, resulting in an infinite Supremum.

5. How is the Supremum of a series difference question solved?

To solve a Supremum of a series difference question, the first step is to find the Supremum of each individual series. Then, take the difference between the two Supremums to get the final answer. This method is based on the properties of the Supremum, which allows us to easily manipulate and calculate the difference between two series.

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