Exercise 1175Calculus › Single-variable calculus › Differentiation › Taylor expansionsL2Added 3 Nov 2026
Convergence of three series via expansions
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Statement
Determine the nature of:
1. ,
2. ,
3. .
Hint
Find an equivalent of the general term of the form and compare with a Riemann series.
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Solution
1. , so . Convergent (comparison with ).
2. By the expansion , the term is . Divergent (comparison with the harmonic series).
3. . The terms are eventually of constant sign (negative), so the series converges (absolutely) by comparison with .
Remark. The sign of the general term must be constant (at least eventually) for equivalents to give a valid conclusion. For terms of changing sign, equivalents may fail.