Does the Integral of 1/ln(x) from 0 to 1 Diverge or Converge?

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The discussion revolves around the integral of 1/ln(x) from 0 to 1, specifically examining whether it converges to a finite value or diverges to infinity. Participants are exploring the behavior of the integral near the problematic point at x=1.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are considering comparison functions to analyze the convergence of the integral. There is a focus on identifying functions that can be compared to 1/ln(x) in the vicinity of x=1.

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The discussion is active, with participants raising questions about finding appropriate comparison functions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the conditions under which a comparison function can be valid, particularly emphasizing that it does not need to be larger or smaller across the entire interval, but only where it is significant for convergence analysis.

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Participants are grappling with the challenge of identifying a suitable function for comparison, particularly in the context of the behavior of ln(x) near x=1. There is an acknowledgment of the need to consider local behavior rather than global properties.

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sorry that i do not know the correct english terminology, hope you understand

i need to look into tis integral
[tex]\int[/tex]dx/ln(x) (from 0 to 1)

and say if it comes to a number or to infinity or what, don't necessarily have to gve the answer as a number, can either comapre it to another simpler function or work out the integral.

if F(x)<G(x) and G(x) collects to an actual number than so will F(x), etc
again, hope I am clear and understood
 
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Clearly the only place you could have a problem with convergence is near x=1. Find something to compare with in a small interval near x=1, think about the tangent line to the curve y=ln(x) there.
 
i cannot find such a function of x that is always bigger or always smaller than 1/lnx. could you please show me
 
It doesn't have to be always bigger or always smaller. It only has to be bigger or smaller where it counts. Can you find f(x) so that 1/|f(x)|<1/|ln(x)| only on the interval [0.9,1] and 1/|f(x)| diverges over that interval? Make f a linear function. What is the tangent to y=ln(x) at x=1?
 

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