Chapter 8: Infinite Sequences and Series
Section 8.3: Convergence Tests
Example 8.3.5
Determine if the series ∑n=2∞n3−1n! diverges, converges absolutely, or converges conditionally.
If it converges conditionally, determine if it also converge absolutely.
Solution
Mathematical Solution
Applying the Ratio test, compute
limn→∞an+1an=limn→∞n+13−1n+1!n3−1n!=limn→∞n⁢n2+3⁢n+3n+1⁢n3−1=0
from which it follows that the given series converges absolutely.
Maple Solution
The most efficient way to implement the Ratio test in Maple, is to define the general term an as a function an.
Write an=…
Context Panel: Assign Function
an=n3−1n!→assign as functiona
Calculus palette: Limit operator
Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
limn→∞an+1an = 0
This is series that Maple can sum exactly, and that also establishes its absolute convergence, provided the evidence of a computer computation is taken as sufficient mathematical proof.
Expression palette: Summation template
∑n=2∞an = 1+4⁢ⅇ
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