Solving Series Questions: Limit of $\frac{(2n-1)!}{(2n+1)!}$ & More

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The discussion revolves around solving series-related questions, specifically focusing on limits of sequences and properties of recursive definitions. The topics include the limit of a factorial ratio, the limit of a nested square root sequence, and the behavior of a recursively defined sequence.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks to find the limit of $\frac{(2n-1)!}{(2n+1)!}$ and notes that each term is less than one but is unsure how to proceed.
  • Another participant provides a relationship for factorials, suggesting that $(2n+1)! = (2n+1) 2n (2n-1)!$ to help with the limit calculation.
  • A third participant reformulates the second question to find a recursive relationship $a_{n+1} = \sqrt{2a_n}$ with $a_0 = 1$.
  • There is a question raised about the correctness of the third problem's statement, specifically regarding the recursive definition of $a_n$.
  • One participant expresses that they have found the answer to the first question but still struggles with the other two problems, confirming the original statement is accurate as per their textbook.
  • A hint is provided suggesting the use of induction to approach the problems.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the approaches to the second and third questions, with some clarifications and restatements made. There is no consensus on the solutions to the problems presented.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes potential misunderstandings about the definitions and relationships involved in the problems, particularly in the recursive sequence. There are also unresolved steps in the reasoning for the limits being sought.

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I have some series related questions:

1) Find the limit of $\frac{(2n-1)!}{(2n+1)!}$

I know each term is less than one, but i don't know how to use this to get the limit

2) Find the limit of the sequence $\left(\sqrt{2},\,\sqrt{2\sqrt{2}},\,\sqrt{2\sqrt{2 \sqrt{2}}},\cdots\right)$

3) $a_n = \sqrt{2 + a_n-1}$

a) show $(a_n)$ is increasing and bounded above by 3.
b) Find the limit of $a_n$.

I have no clue for the last two.
 
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Note that

$$(2n+1)!= (2n+1) 2n (2n-1)!$$

The second question can be restated to find

$$a_{n+1}=\sqrt{2a_n }$$ where $a_0 =1$
 
Yuuki said:
I have some series related questions:
Also please note that "series" is the sum of the terms of a sequence.
 
Are you sure the 3rd question is stated correctly?

$$a_n=\sqrt{2+a_n-1}$$?
 
thanks, i now got the answer for the first one.
but i still don't know how to approach the problem even if it's restated that way.

and yes, I'm sure i wrote it as it is in the textbook.
 
Hint:

Try induction.
 

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