How do I compute the radii of convergence of the power series Σanx^n
(from n=0 to infinity)
with coefficients an=n and an=1/n
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How do I compute the radii of convergence of the power series Σanx^n
(from n=0 to infinity)
with coefficients an=n and an=1/n
Use the ratio test for the power series. WithQuote:
Originally Posted by TexasGirl
thus,
Thus, the radius of convergence is the the reciprocal of that thus
. However, the interval of convergence is
. For
this power series diverges.
Now for the second problem,use the ratio test for power series again to get
Thus, the radius of converges is 1, thus for
but this is the alternating-harmonic series thus it converges. For the second possibility we have that
but this is the harmonic series thus it diverges. Thus, the interval of convergence for the second power series is
Building from the same power series, if I take q, a nonzero element of C, and put it into the series so that I have the sum of an(q^n)(x^n), can I still use the ratio test in order to find the radius of convergence? Is an the coefficient?
I do not understand what you are asking?Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasGirl
Here is the question I have to answer:
Assume that the power series ∑an(x^n), where n=0 to infinity, has radius of convergence p, where p is a nonnegative real number or stands for the symbol ∞. Let q be an element of C, q≠0. Compute the radius of convergence of ∑an(q^n)(x^n) (n=0 to infinity).
As I understand it, its radius of convergence would beExplanation:
Ifhas radius of convergence of
then by the ratio test for power series
because as I said it is the reciprocal of the limit. Thus, the new infinite series given by
then by the ratio test
thus, the radius of convergent is the reciprocal thus
much appreciated... :)
You are welcome.