Need help with a (apparently) difficult series

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The series in question is $$\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\sin(n)\sin\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)\left(\cos\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{n}}\right)-1\right)$$. To analyze it, one should utilize bounds on ##\sin(n)## and consider small angle approximations. For large ##n##, the approximations ##\sin(1/n) \approx 1/n## and ##\cos(1/\sqrt{n}) \approx 1 - \frac{1}{2n}## are relevant, derived from Taylor series expansions. However, there are concerns regarding the speed at which the terms in the series approach these approximations, which could affect convergence. Understanding these factors is crucial for evaluating the series effectively.
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I have a series, but i cannot find a method to study the convergence. Can anyone, please, help me with this series? I can't understand what kind of method can be used to study its convergence.
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I thought about using ##0\leq\left|\sin(n)\right|\leq1##
This is the series: $$\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty}\sin(n)\sin\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)\left(\cos\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{n}}\right)-1\right)$$
 
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Good start. I'm sure that you will need to use the bound on ##\sin(n)## that you mention, but you need more than that. I think it must have something to do with the small angle approximations. For large ##n##, ##\sin(1/n) \approx 1/n## and ##\cos(1/\sqrt{n}) \approx 1- \frac{1}{2n}##. These approximations can be derived from the Taylor series expansions. But I have concerns about using approximations in an infinite series since I do not know how fast the terms approach their approximate value.
 
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