Uniform Convergence of \{\frac{n^2x}{1+n^3x}\} on Different Intervals

Therefore, the sequence is uniformly convergent on [a,inf).In summary, the sequence \{\frac{n^2x}{1+n^3x}\} is uniformly convergent on the intervals [1,2] and [a,inf), where a>0. For the first interval, the function is decreasing and the supremum of the sequence occurs at x=1, which approaches 0, proving uniform convergence. For the second interval, there exists an N such that the supremum of the sequence occurs at x=a for n>N, thus demonstrating uniform convergence.
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I need to determine whether the sequence [tex]\{\frac{n^2x}{1+n^3x}\}[/tex] is uniformly convergent on the intervals:

[1,2]
[a,inf), a>0

For the first one, I notoced the function is decreasing on the interval, so the [tex]\sup|\frac{n^2x}{1+n^3x}|[/tex] will be when x=1, and when x=1, the sequence goes to 0, proving uniform convergence.

I'm not so sure how to approach the second one, because the sequence may not necessarily be decreasing on [a,inf)

Any help?
 
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The general idea is that for a>0, there will be an N such that the sup of the sequence will be at x=a for n>N.
 

What is a uniformly convergent sequence?

A uniformly convergent sequence is a sequence of functions that converges to a limit function in such a way that the rate of convergence is independent of the chosen point in the domain of the function. In simpler terms, it means that the sequence approaches its limit function at a consistent rate for all points in its domain.

What is the difference between pointwise convergence and uniform convergence?

Pointwise convergence means that for every point in the domain of the function, the sequence of function values converges to the corresponding point in the limit function. Uniform convergence, on the other hand, means that the rate of convergence is consistent across all points in the domain, as opposed to just each individual point.

How is uniform convergence related to continuity?

A sequence of continuous functions that converges uniformly to a limit function will result in the limit function also being continuous. This is because uniform convergence ensures that the rate of change of the function is consistent, allowing for a smooth transition between each function in the sequence.

What is the Cauchy criterion for uniform convergence?

The Cauchy criterion states that a sequence of functions is uniformly convergent if and only if for every positive number ε, there exists a positive integer N such that for all n and m greater than or equal to N, the distance between the nth and mth function values is less than ε for all points in the domain.

Why is uniform convergence important in mathematics?

Uniform convergence is important because it allows for the manipulation and analysis of infinite sequences of functions, which are often used to model and solve complex mathematical problems. It also provides a stronger notion of convergence compared to pointwise convergence, making it a useful tool in many areas of mathematics, such as analysis and differential equations.

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