Sine Ratio Test: Show Convergence w/o L'Hopital

In summary, the Sine Ratio Test is a method used in calculus to determine the convergence or divergence of a series by comparing the ratio of two consecutive terms in the series to the ratio of the sine of the terms. It is preferred over L'Hopital's Rule for its simplicity and wider range of applicability. It can also be used to prove convergence without L'Hopital's Rule, but has limitations such as not being applicable to certain types of series and only being able to determine whether the limit is greater than or less than 1.
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Without using l'hopital, how may I show that sin[(10pi)/(n+1)^2] / sin[(10pi)/n^2] converges?
 
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Are you allowed to use the fact that as x goes to zero, (sin x)/x goes to one?
 

Related to Sine Ratio Test: Show Convergence w/o L'Hopital

1. What is the Sine Ratio Test?

The Sine Ratio Test is a method used in calculus to determine the convergence or divergence of a series. It is also known as the D'Alembert's Ratio Test.

2. How does the Sine Ratio Test work?

The Sine Ratio Test compares the ratio of the absolute values of two consecutive terms in a series to the ratio of the absolute values of the corresponding terms in the series of the sine of the terms. If the limit of this ratio is less than 1, the series is convergent. If the limit is greater than 1, the series is divergent. If the limit is exactly 1, the test is inconclusive.

3. Why use the Sine Ratio Test instead of L'Hopital's Rule?

The Sine Ratio Test is often preferred over L'Hopital's Rule because it is simpler and easier to apply. It also works for a wider range of series, as L'Hopital's Rule only applies to series with indeterminate forms.

4. Can the Sine Ratio Test be used to prove convergence without L'Hopital's Rule?

Yes, the Sine Ratio Test can be used to prove the convergence of a series even without using L'Hopital's Rule. This is one of the main advantages of the test.

5. Are there any limitations to the Sine Ratio Test?

The Sine Ratio Test is not applicable to alternating series or series with negative terms. It also cannot determine the exact value of the limit, only whether it is greater than or less than 1. Additionally, the test may be inconclusive for certain series, in which case other methods must be used to determine convergence or divergence.

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