Series Test for convergent and divergent

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the convergence or divergence of the series Ʃ √n/(ln(n))^n from n=2 to ∞. Participants are exploring various series tests to analyze the behavior of this series.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of the ratio test and question its effectiveness for this series. There is mention of using l'Hôpital's rule to evaluate limits. Some participants express uncertainty about how the root test, integral test, and comparison test might apply to the problem.

Discussion Status

There is ongoing exploration of different tests for convergence, with some participants suggesting the need to check if the nth term approaches zero. A participant has pointed out a potential error in the formulation of the series, which has led to further discussion on the implications of that change. Guidance has been offered regarding the comparison test, indicating a productive direction in the conversation.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules and are attempting to clarify the series' formulation, which has been corrected during the discussion. There is an emphasis on understanding the behavior of the logarithmic term in relation to the power series.

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Homework Statement


Ʃ √n/(ln(n))^2
from n=2 to ∞


Homework Equations



Series Test for convergent and divergent

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried doing ratio test and gotten
[√(n+1)*(ln(n))^n] / [(ln(n+1))^(n+1) * √n]

to find the limit, do i cont by using Hopstal rule?
 
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mikbear said:

Homework Statement


Ʃ √n/(ln(n))^2
from n=2 to ∞

Homework Equations



Series Test for convergent and divergent

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried doing ratio test and gotten
[√(n+1)*(ln(n))^n] / [(ln(n+1))^(n+1) * √n]
That is not correct. It should be
$$ \frac{\sqrt{n+1}~(ln(n))^2}{\sqrt{n}~(ln(n+1))^2}$$

In any case, I don't think the Ratio Test is going to be much help here. What other tests do you know?
mikbear said:
to find the limit, do i cont by using Hopstal rule?
 
The absolute first check you should always make is to check that the nth term approaches 0. l'Hopital's should help there.
 
I made a mistake in the question its suppose to be power of n

Ʃ √n/(ln(n))^n
from n=2 to ∞

I have learned root test, integral test, comparison and limit test.

however I do not see how these will help solve this question.
 
mikbear said:
I made a mistake in the question its suppose to be power of n

Ʃ √n/(ln(n))^n
from n=2 to ∞

I have learned root test, integral test, comparison and limit test.

however I do not see how these will help solve this question.

That's little more subtle. Can you show (ln(n))^n will eventually dominate any power series? For example, (ln(n))^n>n^2 for sufficiently large n? That would let you make a comparison test.
 
Oh. thanks for the tip. I gona try it rite now. Thanks
 

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