Series Definition and 998 Threads

  1. R

    Finding convergence of this series using Integral/Comparison

    Homework Statement series from n = 1 to infinity, (ne^(-n)) Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I want to use integral test. I know this function is: positive (on interval 1 to infinity) continous and finding derivative of f(x) = xe^(-x) I found it to be ultimately decreasing. So...
  2. karush

    MHB 242.tr.05 Use the integral test to determine if a series converges.

    $\tiny{242.tr.05}$ Use the integral test to determine if a series converges. $\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{1}{\sqrt{e^{2n}-1}}$ so... $\displaystyle \int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt{e^{2n}-1}}\, dn =\int_{1}^{\infty} (e^{2n}-1)^{1/2} \, dn $ so $u=e^{2n}-1\therefore du=2e^{2n}$
  3. S

    Evaluating limit at infinity by Maclaurin series

    Homework Statement I've begun going through Boas' Math Methods in the Physical Sciences and am stuck on problem 1.15.25. The problem is to evaluate ## \lim_{x\to \infty } x^n e^{-x} ## By using the Maclaurin expansion for ##e^{x}##. Homework Equations We know the Maclaurin expansion for the...
  4. R

    Fourier Series of Sawtooth Wave from Inverse FT

    Homework Statement I want to find the Fourier series of the sawtooth function in terms of real sine and cosine functions by using the formula: $$f_p (t)=\sum^\infty_{k=-\infty} c_k \exp \left(j2\pi \frac{k}{T}t \right) \tag{1}$$ This gives the Fourier series of a periodic function, with the...
  5. uchuu-man chi

    Need help evaluating an improper integral as a power series.

    Homework Statement Evaluate the indefinite integral as a power series. What is the radius of convergence (R)? ##\int x^2ln(1+x) \, dx## Book's answer: ##\int x^2ln(1+x) dx = C + \sum_{n=1}^\infty (-1)^n \frac {x^{n+3}} {n(n+3)}; R = 1## Homework Equations Geometric series ##\frac {1} {1-x} =...
  6. O

    How to solve the differential equation for driven series RLC circuit?

    Homework Statement It is the driven series RLC circuit. It is given in the following images. It is from the section 12.3 in this note. Homework Equations The differential equation, as given by 12.3.3, is ##L \frac{d^2 Q}{d t^2} + R \frac{d Q}{d t} + \frac{Q}{C} = V_0 \sin{(\omega t)}##...
  7. binbagsss

    Laurent series by long division of trig function

    Homework Statement Hi I am trying to understand this http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/341406/how-do-i-obtain-the-laurent-series-for-fz-frac-1-cosz4-1-about-0 So the long division yields...
  8. E

    Values of x for which a geometric series converges

    Need help with a homework question! The question gives: The first three terms of a geometric sequence are sin(x), sin(2x) and 4sin(x)cos^2(x) for -π/2 < x < π/2. First I had to find the common ratio which is 2cos(x) Then the question asks to find the values of x for which the geometric series...
  9. C

    MHB Series Convergence: Ratio Test & Lim. n→∞

    I'm trying to determine if $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{{n}^{10}}{{2}^{n}}$$ converges or diverges. I did the ratio test but I'm left with determining $$\lim_{{n}\to{\infty}}\frac{(n+1)^{10}}{2n^{10}} $$ Any suggestions??
  10. A

    Comp Sci Make an array with this series (java challenge)

    Homework Statement Given n>=0, create an array length n*n with the following pattern, shown here for n=3 : {0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1} (spaces added to show the 3 groups). Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution public int[] squareUp(int n) { int length = n*n; int[] completeArry...
  11. M

    B Why is Δv Replaced by du/dx in Series Expansion?

    Hi, I stamped at a series expansion. It is probably Taylor. Would you explain it? It's in the vid. https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/SIMULATION/Big+Ideas%3A+Fluid+Dynamics+-+Differential+Form+of+Mass+Conservation I understand equation 1 in the picture but I do not understand 2. I...
  12. Manoj Sahu

    Why DC series motor should not be started without load?

    Today a professor of mine who teaches Electrical machines told us that a DC series motor should not be started without load. I wonder why is that so. Please provide a detailed explanation of this PF members. Thank you very much in advance.
  13. K

    Complex Analysis. Laurent Series Expansion in region(22C).

    <Moderator's note: moved from a technical forum, so homework template missing> Hi. I have solved the others but I am really struggling on 22c. I need it to converge for |z|>2. This is the part I am really struggling with. I am trying to get both fractions into a geometric series with...
  14. I

    MHB Solution to Infinite series for E^(n^2x)

    This is my first time posting so forgive me if I have it in the wrong place, i'm trying to find a solution to the following that I can stick into either excel or a VBA script. It has been 25 years since I looked at any serious maths and I'm stumped. I can find and digest e^-(n^2y) but can't...
  15. P

    I What's the name of this series?

    I found this series, when I tried to evaluate the net Newtonian gravitational force on a mass at rest upon one vertex of a cube while all the other masses were arranged on an orthogonal lattice inside the cube: ## \sum\limits_{k=1}^{\infty} \sum\limits_{j=0}^{\infty} \sum\limits_{i=0}^{\infty}...
  16. chikou24i

    B Fourier series of a step function

    Hello, can we make a Fourier series expansion of a (increasing or decreasing) step function ? like the one that I attached here. I just want to know the idea of that if it is possible.
  17. Marcus95

    Fourier Series Coefficient Symmetries

    Homework Statement Let ## f(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (a_n \cos nx + b_n \sin nx) ## What can be said about the coefficients ##a_n## and ##b_n## in the following cases? a) f(x) = f(-x) b) f(x) = - f(-x) c) f(x) = f(π/2+x) d) f(x) = f(π/2-x) e) f(x) = f(2x) f) f(x) = f(-x) =...
  18. N

    I Power series - Different problem

    In the power series below, I've used the ratio test and at the end I got |x-2| times infinity which is >1 so it diverges.. and in this case there is no interval of convergence because it's times inifnity.. How did he conclude that it converges at x=2??
  19. N

    I Absolute Power Series: Questions & Solutions

    I've 2 questions 1) Why do we take absolute of the power series? 2) I don't get why the interval of convergence is from -inifinity to +infinity. You can find the problem below.
  20. Kelsi_Jade

    Design a series RLC filter for 10kHz

    Homework Statement Design a series RLC filter for 10kHz using an 0.01mF capacitor. Homework Equations / 3. The Attempt at a Solution how would the circuit actually look if drawn out here? [/B]
  21. N

    I Divergence/Convergence for Telescoping series

    Can I use the divergence test on the partial sum of the telescoping series? Lim n>infinity an if not equal zero then it diverges The example below shows a telescoping series then I found the partial sum and took the limit of it. My question is shouldn't the solution be divergent? Since the...
  22. P

    Can anyone explain to me this infinite series problem?

    Homework Statement and in this case we have, [PLAIN]http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcII/ConvergenceOfSeries_files/eq0016MP.gif[PLAIN]http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcII/ConvergenceOfSeries_files/empty.gif Homework Equations I can not see how they get either of...
  23. solour

    Why does (-1)^n(sin(pi/n)) converge when (sin(p/n)) diverges

    Homework Statement I know that ∑n=1 to infinity (sin(p/n)) diverges due using comparison test with pi/n, despite it approaching 0 as n approaches infinity. However, an alternating series with (-1)^n*sin(pi/n) converges. Which does not make sense because it consists of two diverging functions...
  24. M

    MHB Converging Series: Tests & Tips for Finding Solutions

    Hi, I would like to as you you help please with finding whether the following three series converge. \sum_{1}^{\infty} (-1)kk3(5+k)-2k $$\sum_{k=1}^\infty(-1)^kk^3(5+k)^{-2k}$$ \sum_{2}^{\infty} sin(Pi/2+kPi)/(k0.5lnk) $$\sum_{k=2}^\infty\frac{\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}+k\pi\right)}{\sqrt k\ln...
  25. JamesonS

    Solve Diff. Eq. using power series

    Homework Statement \begin{equation} (1-x)y^{"}+y = 0 \end{equation} I am here but do not understand how to combine the two summations: Mod note: Fixed LaTeX in following equation. $$(1-x)\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(n+2)(n+1)a_{n+2}x^n+\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a_nx^n = 0$$
  26. G

    I Trigonometric series with normalised coefficients

    Hi all, I have a trigonometric function series $$f(x)={1 \over 2}{\Lambda _0} + \sum\limits_{l = 1}^\infty {{\Lambda _l}\cos \left( {lx} \right)} $$ with the normalization condition $$\Lambda_0 + 2\sum\limits_{l = 1}^\infty {{\Lambda _l} = 1} $$ and ##\Lambda_l## being monotonic decrescent...
  27. karush

    MHB Does the Series Converge Absolutely, Conditionally, or Diverge?

    $\tiny{10.6.44}\\$ $\textsf{Does $S_n$ Determine whether the series converges absolutely, conditionally or diverges.?}\\$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle S_n&= \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{\sqrt{n}+\sqrt{n+6}}\\ \end{align*} $\textit {apparently the ratio and root tests fail}$
  28. T

    Fourier Series of a Piecewise Function

    Homework Statement f(x) = -1, -π ≤ x ≤ 0 2, 0 ≤ x ≤ π Given this find the Fourier series using both $$a) \sum_{n=-∞}^\infty a_n e^{inx}$$ $$b) \sum_{n=0}^\infty [A_n cos(nx) + B_n sin(nx)]$$ Homework Equations $$a_o = \frac {1} {2L} \int_{-L}^L f(t) \, dt $$ $$a_n = \frac {1} {L}...
  29. DaniV

    I Does the Tail of a Convergent Series Also Converge to Zero?

    {\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_{n}} is converage, For N\in \mathbb{N}\sum_{n=N+1}^{\infty}an is also converage proof that \lim_{N\rightarrow\infty}(\sum_{n=N+1}^{\infty}an)=0 {\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_{n}} is converage, For N\in \mathbb{N} \sum_{n=N+1}^{\infty}an is...
  30. karush

    MHB 10.5.55 Does the following series converge or diverge?

    $\tiny{10.5.55}$ $\textsf{ Does the following series converge or diverge?}$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle S_{n}&=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{10^n n!n!}{(2n)!} \\ &= \end{align*} $\textit{ratio test?}$ :cool:
  31. karush

    MHB 10.02.10 Find the sum of the series

    $\textsf{Find the sum of the series}\\$ \begin{align*}\displaystyle S_{n}&=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{4}{(4n-1)(4n+3)}=\color{red}{\frac{1}{3}} \\ \end{align*} $\textsf{expand rational expression } $ \begin{align*}\displaystyle \frac{4}{(4n-1)(4n+3)}...
  32. G

    Evaluate Fourier series coefficients and power of a signal

    Homework Statement Derive the expression for coefficients of Fourier series in exponential form for the sequence of rectangular pulses (with amplitude A, period T and duration θ) shown in this image: Derive the expression for signal power depending on the coefficients of Fourier series...
  33. terryds

    What is the value of the harmonic factorial series sum?

    Homework Statement What is the value of ## \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} + ... ## ? Homework Equations [/B] I have no idea since it's neither a geometric nor arithmatic seriesThe Attempt at a Solution [/B] My Calculus purcell book tells me that it is e - 1 ≈...
  34. K

    Series problems convergent or divergent

    Poster warned that the homework template is not optional. Determine if they are convergent or divergent, If it converges find the sum: ∞ ∑ 3^(n-1) 2^n n=1 ∞ ∑ ln(1/n) n=1 ∞ ∑ tan^n ( π/6) n=1 I tried to find information on how to solve them but I couldn't, thanks for the help
  35. jlmccart03

    Series: Determine if they are convergent or divergent

    Homework Statement I have a couple of series where I need to find out if they are convergent (absolute/conditional) or divergent. Σ(n3/3n Σk(2/3)k Σ√n/1+n2 Σ(-1)n+1*n/n^2+9 Homework Equations Comparison Test Ratio Test Alternating Series Test Divergence Test, etc The Attempt at a...
  36. J

    A Series of Exoplanets in Our Solar System

    In this alternate universe, Earth is the same as back home--8,000 miles wide, 25,000 around, six sextillion tons, orbiting a G-type main-sequence star from a distance of 93 million miles. But here, the similarities end. MOON DIAMETER--3,273 miles MASS--0.025x that of Earth DISTANCE FROM...
  37. J

    B What is the general formula for solving polynomial series?

    Hi, I am trying to solve this series generally: the series: 3 7 12 18 25. i tried using x(n) = 3 + 4n. But this doesn't work.. Please help.
  38. Andy_K

    Cosmology Review of Hidden In Plain Sight Series

    Has anyone read the 7-book series http://amzn.to/2lwgn66 by Andrew Thomas? Just wondering what you think of his conjectures / speculations at the final sections of each book, i.e. on the link between relativity and quantum mechanics, equation of the universe, etc... I like that he...
  39. terryds

    Capacitor in series voltage problem

    Homework Statement There are three capacitors C1 = 2 uF, C2 = 4 uF, C3 = 6 uF. Each of these capacitors were connected to 200-V voltage source so every capacitor has been fully charged. Then, the three capacitors are connected like the image above. When S1 and S2 are closed, but S3 is...
  40. needved

    Help with found Fourier complex series of e^t

    Homework Statement i have this function \begin{equation} f(t) = e^t \end{equation} Homework Equations [/B] the Fourier seria have the form \begin{equation} f(t) = \sum C_{n} e^{int} \end{equation}The Attempt at a Solution } [/B] so i need to find the coeficients $c_{n}$ given by...
  41. I

    I Need closed form for a Binomial series

    Hello I was solving a problem in probability. Here is the statement. Seven terminals in an on-line system are attached to a communications line to the central computer. Exactly four of these terminals are ready to transmit a message. Assume that each terminal is equally likely to be in the ready...
  42. U

    MHB Sum of Infinite Series: Find 1/sqrt(2)

    Hey guys! I just have a question regarding finding the sum of an infinite series. Attached is the image of the question. I've tried to use the ratio test but it doesn't give me the result I need which happens to be 1/sqrt(2). I feel like this is one of those power series questions, but I'm not...
  43. T

    Why's Potential Difference Different in Series Capacitors?

    My book says "the magnitude of charge on all plates in a series connection is the same." It then says "potential differences of the individual capacitors are not the same unless their individual capacitances are the same." If the plates were all the same size, given that they all have equal...
  44. K

    I Taylor series to evaluate fractional-ordered derivatives

    Can the Taylor series be used to evaluate fractional-ordered derivative of any function? I got this from Wikipedia: $$\frac{d^a}{dx^a}x^k=\frac{\Gamma({k+1})}{\Gamma({k-a+1})}x^{k-a}$$ From this, we can compute fractional-ordered derivatives of a function of the form ##cx^k##, where ##c## and...
  45. K

    I Can Taylor series be used to get the roots of a polynomial?

    I'm using this method: First, write the polynomial in this form: $$a_nx^n+a_{n-1}x^{n-1}+...a_2x^2+a_1x=c$$ Let the LHS of this expression be the function ##f(x)##. I'm going to write the Taylor series of ##f^{-1}(x)## around ##x=0## and then put ##x=c## in it to get ##f^{-1}(c)## which will be...
  46. binbagsss

    Elliptic functions proof -- convergence series on lattice

    Homework Statement Hi I am looking at the proof attached for the theorem attached that: If ##s \in R##, then ##\sum'_{w\in\Omega} |w|^-s ## converges iff ##s > 2## where ##\Omega \in C## is a lattice with basis ##{w_1,w_2}##. For any integer ##r \geq 0 ## : ##\Omega_r := {mw_1+nw_2|m,n \in...
  47. B

    I How Does Log(z) Expand at Infinity?

    Hi, see attached PdF file for my question concerning serie expansion of log(z) at infinity. Thank you Belgium 12
  48. cg78ithaca

    A Taylor/Maclaurin series for piecewise defined function

    Consider the function: $$F(s) =\begin{cases} A \exp(-as) &\text{ if }0\le s\le s_c \text{ and}\\ B \exp(-bs) &\text{ if } s>s_c \end{cases}$$ The parameter s_c is chosen such that the function is continuous on [0,Inf). I'm trying to come up with a (unique, not piecewise) Maclaurin series...
  49. Archie Medes

    I What methods other than Taylor Series to solve this eq?

    Hi If I have a problem of the form: A1ek1t + A2ek2t = C where A1,A2,k1,k2,C are real and known Or simplified: ex + AeBx = C I can turn it into an nth degree polynomial by Taylor Series expansion, but I'd like to know what other methods I can study Thanks, Archie
  50. S

    What's the difference between series an parallel components in the pictures

    hi; When I study - if we want to connect impedance in the case of: - we connect the R4 and (R1+(R2||R3)) as parallels but when we want the get impedance of C and R of the right: - we connect that as series: Z(of C)+R .. why the different? please help!
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