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Here is the question in full, parts a, b, and e (above). 3 points for the "correct answer" and minus 5 for incorrect method as indicated by my instructor.

Haha... how so? My instructor said answer was right, method was not. Very interesting... :s

The answer was correct (converges), but the method by which I got there was not.

I just took a calc 2 test and got 3/8 points on several problems that asked you to show convergence or divergence. The reason being that I didn't use the correct test of convergence? The answer was right, if you get to the point where you know the series converges, then why does it matter which...

Sorry, just A

Thanks for your tip, Mark! So I corrected the limits to be from just the slab that is moving out 3 ft - 8 ft, and the distance as 4 + (8-h). Does this seem correct to you, or would you have any other comments?

Homework Statement A conical tank filled with kerosene is buried 4 feet underground. The density of kerosene is 51.2 lbs/ft3. The kerosene is pumped out until the level drops 5 feet. How much work is needed to pump the kerosene to the surface if the variable is given as: A. The distance...