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A Taylor series is a representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms, where each term is calculated from the function's derivatives at a single point.
A Taylor series can be written in the form of a power series, where the coefficients of the terms are related to the derivatives of the function. As the value of 'n' in the denominator increases, the magnitude of the coefficient decreases, resulting in a decay of 1/n^2.
The decay of terms in a Taylor series allows us to approximate a function with a finite number of terms, making it easier to work with. It also helps in understanding the convergence of the series and the accuracy of the approximation.
No, not all functions can be represented by a Taylor series. The function must be infinitely differentiable at the point of expansion in order to have a valid Taylor series representation.
Taylor series are used in various fields of science and engineering for approximating functions, solving differential equations, and understanding the behavior of systems. They are also used in computer graphics and numerical analysis.