Radius and Interval of Convergence for (x/sin(n))^n

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on finding the radius and interval of convergence for the series $$\sum_{1}^{\infty}(\frac{x}{\sin(n)})^{n}$$. Participants explore methods for determining convergence, including the ratio test and the $n$th term test, while addressing challenges posed by the behavior of the sine function.

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  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using the ratio test to determine the radius of convergence, providing a formula involving the sine function.
  • Another participant questions the applicability of the ratio test, proposing that the radius of convergence may actually be zero based on the $n$th term test.
  • Concerns are raised about the behavior of $\sin(n)$, which varies and can approach zero, affecting the convergence of the series.
  • There is uncertainty regarding how to calculate the limit of the fraction derived from the ratio test due to the complexity introduced by the sine function.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the applicability of the ratio test and the conclusion about the radius of convergence. No consensus is reached on the correct method or outcome.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the irregular behavior of the sine function and its implications for convergence, but do not resolve the mathematical steps or assumptions involved in applying the tests discussed.

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Find Radius and Interval of Convergence for $$\sum_{1}^{\infty}(\frac{x}{sinn})^{n}$$.
I don`t have any ideas how to do that :/
 
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The standard method of determining the radius of convergence of power series is to use the "ratio test": \left|\left(\frac{x^{n+1}}{sin^{n+1}(n+1)}\right)\left(\frac{sin^n(n)}{x^n}\right)\right|= |x|\frac{sin^n(n)}{sin^{n+1}(n+1)}.

The radius of convergence is 1 over the limit of the fraction.
 
Country Boy said:
The standard method of determining the radius of convergence of power series is to use the "ratio test": \left|\left(\frac{x^{n+1}}{sin^{n+1}(n+1)}\right)\left(\frac{sin^n(n)}{x^n}\right)\right|= |x|\frac{sin^n(n)}{sin^{n+1}(n+1)}.

The radius of convergence is 1 over the limit of the fraction.

Thank you for your answer :)
I was thinking about this, but is there a way to calculate limit of this fraction? Sinuses are problematic for me in this limit.
 
Denis99 said:
Find Radius and Interval of Convergence for $$\sum_{1}^{\infty}(\frac{x}{sinn})^{n}$$.
I don't have any ideas how to do that :/
The ratio test won't work in this example. I think you will find that in this case the radius of convergence is zero. To see that, use the "$n$th term test": if the $n$th term of a series does not tend to zero then the series does not converge.

Informally, the argument goes like this. The value of $\sin n$ varies in a fairly random way in the interval $[-1,1]$, but from time to time it gets very close to zero. Now suppose that $x\ne0$. For infinitely many values of $n$, $\sin n$ will be small enough that $\left|\dfrac x{\sin n}\right| >1$. That shows that $\left(\dfrac x{\sin n}\right)^n \not\to0$, so the series $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty \left(\dfrac x{\sin n}\right)^n$$ does not converge.
 

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