Power Series(Radius and interval of convergence)

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on determining the radius and interval of convergence for the power series \(\sum\limits_{k=0}^\infty k!(x-3)^k\). The radius of convergence is established as \(r = 0\), leading to the conclusion that the interval of convergence is the single point \(\{3\}\). This is clarified by emphasizing that an interval must consist of a set of points, not just a single number.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of power series and their convergence properties
  • Familiarity with factorial notation and its implications in series
  • Knowledge of the concepts of radius and interval of convergence
  • Basic calculus, specifically limits and series analysis
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the Ratio Test for determining convergence of series
  • Learn about the Root Test and its application in power series
  • Explore Taylor and Maclaurin series for practical applications
  • Investigate the implications of convergence on function behavior
USEFUL FOR

Students studying calculus, mathematicians analyzing series convergence, and educators teaching power series concepts.

naspek
Messages
176
Reaction score
0
hey there.. i hope u guys can help me..
the question is...
Determine the interval and radius of convergence of the power series below..
[tex]\sum\limits_{k=0}^\infty[/tex]k!(x-3)^k

i've already find the radius, r = 0
then..
c - r < x < c + r
3 - 0 < x < 3 + 0
hence, x = 3

when x = 3..
[tex]\sum\limits_{k=0}^\infty[/tex]k!(3-3)^k = 0

so.. the interval of convergence is 0
am i do it right?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
naspek said:
hey there.. i hope u guys can help me..
the question is...
Determine the interval and radius of convergence of the power series below..
[tex]\sum\limits_{k=0}^\infty[/tex]k!(x-3)^k

i've already find the radius, r = 0
then..
c - r < x < c + r
3 - 0 < x < 3 + 0
hence, x = 3

when x = 3..
[tex]\sum\limits_{k=0}^\infty[/tex]k!(3-3)^k = 0

so.. the interval of convergence is 0
am i do it right?

No, the interval of convergence is an interval- a set of points, not a number. Since the radius of convergence is 0, the "interval" of convergence is the single point {3}
 
Got it! Thanks! =)
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Replies
26
Views
3K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K