Improper Integral: ∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 from 2 to ∞ - Converge or Diverge?

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The discussion revolves around determining the convergence or divergence of the improper integral ∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 from 2 to infinity. Participants are exploring the behavior of the integral as x approaches infinity and the implications of the function's decreasing nature.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the limit of the integral as x approaches infinity and question whether the decreasing behavior of the function implies divergence. Some suggest using inequalities to compare the integral to simpler functions.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the integral's behavior, with some participants suggesting a comparison approach to assess convergence. While guidance has been offered, there is no explicit consensus on the conclusion yet.

Contextual Notes

Participants are considering the implications of the function approaching zero and the area under the curve as x increases. There is also mention of the constraints of the sine function within specific bounds.

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Homework Statement


∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 from 2 to infinity. Determine if this improper integral converge or diverge.2. The attempt at a solution
lim(x→infinity)=∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 from 2 to t.

I know that if the integral ends up to be an infinite number, this will be converge otherwise, it will be diverge. However, I couldn't find a way to integrate this function. When I tried to graph it, I see that as x approaches to infinity, the function is getting closer to zero and not equal to. Is that means that it is diverge since even though the function is getting smaller and smaller, the area is still increasing.
 
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Ping427 said:

Homework Statement


∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 from 2 to infinity. Determine if this improper integral converge or diverge.2. The attempt at a solution
lim(x→infinity)=∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 from 2 to t.

I know that if the integral ends up to be an infinite number, this will be converge otherwise, it will be diverge. However, I couldn't find a way to integrate this function. When I tried to graph it, I see that as x approaches to infinity, the function is getting closer to zero and not equal to. Is that means that it is diverge since even though the function is getting smaller and smaller, the area is still increasing.
## -1 + 2 \le \sin(x) + 2 \le 1 + 2##
Does that help?
 
Mark44 said:
## -1 + 2 \le \sin(x) + 2 \le 1 + 2##
Does that help?

Can I do (−1+2)/x^2 ≤ sin(x)/x^2+2 ≤(1+2)/x^2, then integrate 1/x^2 and 3/x^2 from 2 to ∞?
Then the answer will be 1/2 ≤ ∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 ≤ 3/2, therefore, it will be converge?
 
Ping427 said:
Can I do (−1+2)/x^2 ≤ sin(x)/x^2+2 ≤(1+2)/x^2, then integrate 1/x^2 and 3/x^2 from 2 to ∞?
Then the answer will be 1/2 ≤ ∫(sin(x)+2)/x^2 ≤ 3/2, therefore, it will be converge?
Yes, that's the idea.
 
Mark44 said:
Yes, that's the idea.
Thank you for helping!
 

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