Understanding the nth Term Test for Divergence in Series

In summary, the nth term test is a method for determining if a series is divergent. It involves applying the test to the general term of the series and if the limit is not equal to 0, then the series is divergent. However, it is not always accurate, as some series that diverge may pass the test. It is important to consider other conditions and examples when using the nth term test.
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I have a problem understanding the divergence of series.. There is a n-th term test that u first apply on the general term of the series and if its limit is not equal 0 then the series is divergent.. When i apply that test sometime i get it wrong and sometime not.. When can i apply this test? is there any special conditions for it? or it should always work.
 
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Please show us examples of what you mean by getting it wrong. The nth term test can tell you if a series diverges, but not all series that diverge fail the nth term test.
 

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