Prove that the sequence converges

  • Thread starter Thread starter demonelite123
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Sequence
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The sequence defined by x_n = (n^2 / (n^2+1), 1/sqrt(n)) converges to the limit (1, 0) as n approaches infinity. To prove this, one must demonstrate that for any epsilon > 0, there exists an N such that for all n > N, the inequality sqrt(1/(n^2 + 1)^2 + 1/n) < epsilon holds true. The discussion highlights the challenge of manipulating inequalities to establish convergence, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to bounding the terms involved.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of limits and convergence in sequences
  • Familiarity with epsilon-delta definitions of limits
  • Proficiency in manipulating inequalities
  • Basic knowledge of calculus, particularly sequences and series
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the epsilon-delta definition of convergence in detail
  • Learn techniques for manipulating inequalities in mathematical proofs
  • Explore examples of convergent sequences and their limits
  • Practice problems involving limits of sequences, focusing on bounding terms
USEFUL FOR

Mathematics students, particularly those studying calculus or real analysis, as well as educators looking for examples of sequence convergence proofs.

demonelite123
Messages
216
Reaction score
0
x_n = (n^2 / (n^2+1) , 1/sqrt(n)). prove that this sequence converges and find the limit.

so as n approaches infinite it is clear that x_n approaches (1,0). so using the definition of a convergent sequence, i pick an epsilon > 0 and i have to find some N such that when n>N, sqrt( 1/(n^2 + 1)^2 + 1/n ) < epsilon.

i tried fiddling with the inequality for a while but i can't seem to get it into a form where i can flip the inequality around and say n > (some function of epsilon). i tried combining the fraction into [(n^2+1)^2 + n] / [n(n^2+1)^2] and expanding it but i seem to be getting nowhere. can someone maybe give me a few hints or pushes in the right direction? thanks.

these type of proofs seem to be mostly exercises in manipulating inequalities which i am still inexperienced at.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
If you are trying to make something like

\sqrt{a^2 + b^2}

small by making positive numbers a and b small, think about getting each of a and b less than 1. Then you will know a2 < a. Then if you let m = max{a,b}, how big can the square root expression be, and can you make it small by taking a and b additionally smaller than one?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K