SUMMARY
The series $\displaystyle\sum\frac{\sin n}{n}$ is proven to be not absolutely convergent by demonstrating that the integral $\int_{0}^{n\pi }{\frac{\left| \sin x \right|}{x}\,dx}$ diverges. The analysis utilizes the interval $\displaystyle\left[2k\pi+\frac{\pi}{4},\ 2k\pi+\frac{3\pi}{4}\right]$, which contains integers, to establish that the series diverges as $n$ approaches infinity. The derived inequality shows that the sum behaves similarly to the harmonic series, confirming divergence.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of series convergence and divergence
- Familiarity with integral calculus, specifically improper integrals
- Knowledge of trigonometric functions, particularly sine
- Experience with asymptotic analysis and harmonic series
NEXT STEPS
- Study the properties of absolutely convergent series
- Explore the behavior of the harmonic series and its implications
- Learn about the Dirichlet test for convergence of series
- Investigate the application of the integral test for convergence
USEFUL FOR
Mathematicians, students of advanced calculus, and anyone studying series convergence, particularly in the context of trigonometric functions and integrals.