Unit 10: Infinite Sequences
and Series
单元 10:无穷数列
与级数
Discover how the sum of infinitely many terms can converge to a finite value. Master convergence tests, Taylor & Maclaurin series, and error bounds.
探索无穷多项之和如何收敛到一个有限值。掌握各类收敛判别法、泰勒与麦克劳林级数,以及误差界。
Defining Convergent & Divergent Infinite Series
定义收敛与发散的无穷级数
infinite series)是无穷多项之和:$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n = a_1 + a_2 + a_3 + \cdots$。核心问题是:此和会趋近于某个有限值,还是无界增长?
We answer this by looking at partial sums. The $n$th partial sum is $S_n = a_1 + a_2 + \cdots + a_n$. If the sequence of partial sums $\{S_n\}$ converges to a finite limit $S$, then the series converges to $S$. Otherwise, it diverges.
我们通过部分和(partial sum)来回答。第 $n$ 个部分和为 $S_n = a_1 + a_2 + \cdots + a_n$。若部分和数列(sequence of partial sums) $\{S_n\}$ 收敛(converge)到有限极限 $S$,则该级数收敛到 $S$;否则,该级数发散(diverge)。
sequence):有序的数字列表 $\{a_n\}$ —— 看每一项(term)是否趋近某个值。
Series: The sum of a sequence — does the running total approach a value?
级数(series):数列各项的累加 —— 看累加和是否趋近某个值。
A sequence can converge while its corresponding series diverges. For example, $a_n = 1/n \to 0$, but $\sum 1/n = \infty$.
数列可以收敛而对应的级数发散。例如,$a_n = 1/n \to 0$,但 $\sum 1/n = \infty$。
Worked Example — Telescoping Series例题 —— 裂项相消级数
Determine if the series converges:判断该级数是否收敛: $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n(n+1)} $$ Use partial fractions:使用部分分式分解: 1/[n(n+1)] = 1/n − 1/(n+1) Write partial sums (terms cancel!):写出部分和(各项相消!): S_n = (1 − 1/2) + (1/2 − 1/3) + ⋯ + (1/n − 1/(n+1)) = 1 − 1/(n+1) Take the limit:取极限: lim(n→∞) S_n = 1 − 0 = 1 The series converges to 1.该级数收敛到 1。
Working with Geometric Series
处理等比级数
A geometric series has a constant ratio $r$ between consecutive terms. It is the most important series to recognize on the AP exam because it has a clean closed-form sum.
等比级数(geometric series)相邻两项之比为常数 $r$。这是 AP 考试中最重要的可识别级数,因为它有简洁的闭式求和公式。
Converges if and only if $|r| < 1$. Diverges if $|r| \geq 1$.
当且仅当 $|r| < 1$ 时收敛;当 $|r| \geq 1$ 时发散。
Worked Example — Geometric Series例题 —— 等比级数
Find the sum:求和: $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n \cdot 2^n}{3^n} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \left(\frac{-2}{3}\right)^n $$ Identify: a = 1, r = −2/3识别:a = 1,r = −2/3 Since |r| = 2/3 < 1, it converges:因为 |r| = 2/3 < 1,所以收敛: S = a/(1−r) = 1/(1−(−2/3)) = 1/(1 + 2/3) = 1/(5/3) = 3/5
The $n$th Term Test for Divergence
第 $n$ 项发散判别法
nth-term test)harmonic series))。因此 “$\lim a_n = 0$” 不意味着级数收敛。
Worked Example — nth Term Test例题 —— 第 n 项判别法
Does this series converge or diverge?该级数收敛还是发散? $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n}{2n+1} $$ Apply nth term test:应用第 n 项判别法: lim(n→∞) n/(2n+1) = lim(n→∞) 1/(2 + 1/n) = 1/2 ≠ 0 By the nth Term Test, the series diverges.由第 n 项判别法,级数发散。
Integral Test for Convergence
收敛的积分判别法
integral test)将级数与反常积分联系起来。若 $f$ 在 $[1, \infty)$ 上为正、连续且单调递减,并且 $a_n = f(n)$,则 $\sum a_n$ 与 $\int_1^{\infty} f(x)\,dx$ 同时收敛或同时发散。
Worked Example — Integral Test例题 —— 积分判别法
Does the series converge?该级数是否收敛? $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2 + 1} $$ Let f(x) = 1/(x² + 1). It is positive, continuous,设 f(x) = 1/(x² + 1)。它在 x ≥ 1 上 and decreasing for x ≥ 1. ✓为正、连续且单调递减。✓ Evaluate the improper integral:计算反常积分: ∫₁∞ 1/(x²+1) dx = lim(b→∞) [arctan(x)]₁ᵇ = lim(b→∞) [arctan(b) − arctan(1)] = π/2 − π/4 = π/4 The integral converges, so the series converges.积分收敛,因此级数收敛。 (Note: the series sum ≠ π/4; the integral test(注意:级数和 ≠ π/4;积分判别法 only tells us convergence, not the exact sum.) 只判断收敛性,不给出精确和。)
Harmonic Series and $p$-Series
调和级数与 $p$ 级数
Two important families of series that you should know by name and be able to classify instantly.
两类重要的级数族 —— 必须能按名称识别并立刻判断其收敛性。
| Series级数 | Form形式 | Convergence收敛性 |
|---|---|---|
Harmonic Series调和级数(harmonic series) |
$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n}$ | Diverges发散 |
| Alternating Harmonic交错调和级数 | $\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{n}$ | Converges (to $\ln 2$)收敛(到 $\ln 2$) |
$p$-Series$p$ 级数(p-series) |
$\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^p}$ | Converges if $p > 1$; diverges if $p \leq 1$$p > 1$ 时收敛;$p \leq 1$ 时发散 |
Comparison Tests for Convergence
收敛的比较判别法
Direct Comparison Test (DCT)
比较判别法(direct comparison test,DCT)
Limit Comparison Test (LCT)
极限比较判别法(limit comparison test,LCT)
Worked Example — Limit Comparison Test例题 —— 极限比较判别法
Does this converge?该级数是否收敛? $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{3n+1}{n^3 - 2} $$ For large n, the dominant behavior is ≈ 3n/n³ = 3/n².当 n 很大时,主导项 ≈ 3n/n³ = 3/n²。 Compare with b_n = 1/n² (p-series, p=2, converges).与 b_n = 1/n² 比较(p 级数,p=2,收敛)。 lim(n→∞) a_n/b_n = lim(n→∞) [(3n+1)/(n³−2)] / [1/n²] = lim(n→∞) (3n+1)·n²/(n³−2) = lim(n→∞) (3n³+n²)/(n³−2) = 3 Since 0 < 3 < ∞ and Σ 1/n² converges:因为 0 < 3 < ∞ 且 Σ 1/n² 收敛: By the Limit Comparison Test, the series converges.由极限比较判别法,级数收敛。
Alternating Series Test for Convergence
交错级数收敛判别法
alternating series test,莱布尼茨判别法)Worked Example — Alternating Series Test例题 —— 交错级数判别法
Does this converge?该级数是否收敛? $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{n^2} $$ Here b_n = 1/n².此处 b_n = 1/n²。 ✓ b_n > 0 for all n✓ 对所有 n,b_n > 0 ✓ b_{n+1} = 1/(n+1)² < 1/n² = b_n (decreasing)✓ b_{n+1} = 1/(n+1)² < 1/n² = b_n(递减) ✓ lim(n→∞) 1/n² = 0✓ lim(n→∞) 1/n² = 0 All three conditions met → series converges三个条件全部满足 → 由交错级数判别法, by the Alternating Series Test.级数收敛。
Ratio Test for Convergence
收敛的比值判别法
ratio test)
If $L < 1$ → series converges absolutely
If $L > 1$ (or $L = \infty$) → series diverges
If $L = 1$ → inconclusive
若 $L < 1$ → 级数绝对收敛(absolute convergence)
若 $L > 1$(或 $L = \infty$) → 级数发散
若 $L = 1$ → 不能下结论
Worked Example — Ratio Test例题 —— 比值判别法
Does this converge?该级数是否收敛? $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n!}{3^n} $$ Compute the ratio:计算比值: |a_{n+1}/a_n| = [(n+1)!/3^(n+1)] / [n!/3^n] = (n+1)!/n! · 3^n/3^(n+1) = (n+1) · 1/3 = (n+1)/3 L = lim(n→∞) (n+1)/3 = ∞ > 1 By the Ratio Test, the series diverges.由比值判别法,级数发散。 (Factorials grow faster than exponentials!)(阶乘增长比指数更快!)
Worked Example — Ratio Test (Convergent)例题 —— 比值判别法(收敛情形)
Does this converge?该级数是否收敛? $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{5^n}{n!} $$ Compute the ratio:计算比值: |a_{n+1}/a_n| = [5^(n+1)/(n+1)!] / [5^n/n!] = 5/(n+1) L = lim(n→∞) 5/(n+1) = 0 < 1 By the Ratio Test, the series converges absolutely.由比值判别法,级数绝对收敛。 (This is actually the series for e⁵!)(这其实就是 e⁵ 的级数!)
Determining Absolute or Conditional Convergence
判别绝对收敛或条件收敛
absolute convergence):$\sum |a_n|$ 收敛(因此 $\sum a_n$ 也收敛)。
Conditionally convergent: $\sum a_n$ converges, but $\sum |a_n|$ diverges.
条件收敛(conditional convergence):$\sum a_n$ 收敛,但 $\sum |a_n|$ 发散。
Divergent: $\sum a_n$ does not converge.
发散:$\sum a_n$ 不收敛。
Step 1: Does $\sum |a_n|$ converge? If yes → absolutely convergent. Done.
步骤 1:$\sum |a_n|$ 是否收敛?若是 → 绝对收敛,结束。
Step 2: If $\sum |a_n|$ diverges, does $\sum a_n$ converge (e.g., by AST)? If yes → conditionally convergent.
步骤 2:若 $\sum |a_n|$ 发散,则 $\sum a_n$ 是否收敛(例如由交错级数判别法)?若是 → 条件收敛。
Step 3: If $\sum a_n$ also diverges → divergent.
步骤 3:若 $\sum a_n$ 也发散 → 发散。
Alternating Series Error Bound
交错级数误差界
alternating series error bound)The error from using the $n$th partial sum is at most the absolute value of the first omitted term.
用第 $n$ 个部分和近似时的误差至多为第一个被舍弃项的绝对值。
Worked Example — Alternating Series Error Bound例题 —— 交错级数误差界
Approximate the sum of the series to within 0.01:将该级数之和近似到误差 0.01 以内: $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{n^3} $$ We need |a_{n+1}| = 1/(n+1)³ < 0.01需要 |a_{n+1}| = 1/(n+1)³ < 0.01 (n+1)³ > 100 n+1 > 4.64... n ≥ 4 → use 使用 S₄ Compute:计算: S₄ = 1/1 − 1/8 + 1/27 − 1/64 = 1 − 0.125 + 0.0370 − 0.0156 ≈ 0.8965 S₄ approximates the sum with error ≤ 1/125 = 0.008 < 0.01. ✓S₄ 近似该和,误差 ≤ 1/125 = 0.008 < 0.01。✓
Finding Taylor Polynomial Approximations of Functions
求函数的泰勒多项式近似
Taylor polynomial)使用函数在点 $x = a$ 处的各阶导数来近似该点附近的函数。所含项越多,近似越好 —— 很多情况下,无穷泰勒级数(Taylor series)恰等于该函数本身。
nth-degree Taylor polynomial)Maclaurin series 的多项式版本)就是以 $x = 0$ 为中心(center of a power series)的泰勒多项式:
$$ P_n(x) = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)}{2!}x^2 + \frac{f'''(0)}{3!}x^3 + \cdots $$
Worked Example — Taylor Polynomial for $e^x$ at $a = 0$例题 —— $e^x$ 在 $a = 0$ 处的泰勒多项式
Find the 4th-degree Maclaurin polynomial for f(x) = eˣ.求 f(x) = eˣ 的 4 次麦克劳林多项式。 All derivatives of eˣ are eˣ, and e⁰ = 1:eˣ 的各阶导数都是 eˣ,且 e⁰ = 1: f(0) = 1, f'(0) = 1, f''(0) = 1, f'''(0) = 1, f⁴(0) = 1 P₄(x) = 1 + x + x²/2! + x³/3! + x⁴/4! = 1 + x + x²/2 + x³/6 + x⁴/24
Lagrange Error Bound
拉格朗日误差界
Lagrange error bound,泰勒余项(remainder term))where $M = \max |f^{(n+1)}(c)|$ for $c$ between $a$ and $x$
其中 $M = \max |f^{(n+1)}(c)|$,$c$ 在 $a$ 与 $x$ 之间
Worked Example — Lagrange Error Bound例题 —— 拉格朗日误差界
Use the 3rd-degree Maclaurin polynomial for sin(x)用 sin(x) 的 3 次麦克劳林多项式 to approximate sin(0.5). Bound the error.近似 sin(0.5),并估计误差界。 P₃(x) = x − x³/6 P₃(0.5) = 0.5 − 0.125/6 = 0.5 − 0.02083 ≈ 0.47917 Error bound: n = 3, a = 0, x = 0.5误差界:n = 3,a = 0,x = 0.5 f⁴(x) = sin(x), so |f⁴(c)| ≤ 1 for all c → M = 1f⁴(x) = sin(x),所以对所有 c 有 |f⁴(c)| ≤ 1 → M = 1 |R₃| ≤ M · |x−a|⁴ / 4! = 1 · (0.5)⁴ / 24 = 0.0625/24 ≈ 0.0026 The approximation 0.47917 has error ≤ 0.0026.近似值 0.47917 的误差 ≤ 0.0026。 (Actual: sin(0.5) ≈ 0.47943, error ≈ 0.00026)(实际:sin(0.5) ≈ 0.47943,误差 ≈ 0.00026)
Radius and Interval of Convergence of Power Series
幂级数的收敛半径与收敛区间
power series)
A power series centered at $x = c$ has the form $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n(x - c)^n$. It converges for some values of $x$ and diverges for others.
以 $x = c$ 为中心的幂级数形如 $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n(x - c)^n$。它对某些 $x$ 收敛,对其他 $x$ 发散。
radius of convergence)The series converges when $|x - c| < R$ and diverges when $|x - c| > R$.
当 $|x - c| < R$ 时级数收敛,当 $|x - c| > R$ 时发散。
interval of convergence)Step 1: Use the ratio test to find $R$ (the radius of convergence).
步骤 1:使用比值判别法求 $R$(收敛半径)。
Step 2: Write the open interval $(c - R, c + R)$.
步骤 2:写出开区间 $(c - R, c + R)$。
Step 3: Test the endpoints $x = c - R$ and $x = c + R$ individually by plugging them back into the original series.
步骤 3:分别将端点 $x = c - R$ 和 $x = c + R$ 代回原级数检验。
Step 4: Include or exclude each endpoint based on whether the resulting series converges.
步骤 4:根据各端点处所得级数是否收敛,决定端点的取舍。
Worked Example — Interval of Convergence例题 —— 收敛区间
Find the interval of convergence:求收敛区间: $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-3)^n}{n \cdot 2^n} $$ Ratio test:比值判别法: |a_{n+1}/a_n| = |(x−3)^(n+1)/[(n+1)2^(n+1)]| / |(x−3)^n/[n·2^n]| = |x−3|/2 · n/(n+1) lim = |x−3|/2 Converges when |x−3|/2 < 1 → |x−3| < 2 → R = 2当 |x−3|/2 < 1 时收敛 → |x−3| < 2 → R = 2 Open interval: (1, 5)开区间:(1, 5) Test x = 1:检验 x = 1: Σ (-1)^n/n → alternating harmonic → 交错调和级数 → converges收敛 Test x = 5:检验 x = 5: Σ 1/n → harmonic → 调和级数 → diverges发散 Interval of convergence: [1, 5)收敛区间:[1, 5)
Finding Taylor or Maclaurin Series for a Function
求函数的泰勒或麦克劳林级数
These four Maclaurin series are the building blocks for the AP exam. Memorize them.
这四条常见的麦克劳林级数(common Maclaurin series)是 AP 考试的基本砖块。请熟记。
| Function函数 | Maclaurin Series麦克劳林级数 | Converges for收敛域 |
|---|---|---|
| $e^x$ | $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = 1 + x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^3}{3!} + \cdots$ | all $x$所有 $x$ |
| $\sin x$ | $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!} = x - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^5}{5!} - \cdots$ | all $x$所有 $x$ |
| $\cos x$ | $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n}}{(2n)!} = 1 - \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} - \cdots$ | all $x$所有 $x$ |
| $\dfrac{1}{1-x}$ | $\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} x^n = 1 + x + x^2 + x^3 + \cdots$ | $|x| < 1$ |
Worked Example — Constructing from a Known Series例题 —— 从已知级数构造
Find the Maclaurin series for f(x) = e^(−x²).求 f(x) = e^(−x²) 的麦克劳林级数。 Start with the known series for eᵘ:从已知的 eᵘ 级数出发: eᵘ = Σ uⁿ/n! Substitute u = −x²:代入 u = −x²: e^(−x²) = Σ (−x²)ⁿ/n! = Σ (−1)ⁿ x^(2n) / n! = 1 − x² + x⁴/2! − x⁶/3! + ⋯ = Σ_{n=0}^∞ (−1)ⁿ x^(2n) / n!
Representing Functions as Power Series
将函数表示为幂级数
Worked Example — Substitution例题 —— 代换
Find a power series for 1/(1+x²).求 1/(1+x²) 的幂级数。 Start with: 1/(1−u) = Σ uⁿ for |u| < 1从已知出发:当 |u| < 1 时 1/(1−u) = Σ uⁿ Let u = −x²:令 u = −x²: 1/(1−(−x²)) = 1/(1+x²) = Σ (−x²)ⁿ = Σ (−1)ⁿ x^(2n) = 1 − x² + x⁴ − x⁶ + ⋯ for |x| < 1|x| < 1
Worked Example — Term-by-Term Integration例题 —— 逐项积分
Find a power series for arctan(x).求 arctan(x) 的幂级数。 We know d/dx[arctan(x)] = 1/(1+x²)已知 d/dx[arctan(x)] = 1/(1+x²) So arctan(x) = ∫ 1/(1+x²) dx所以 arctan(x) = ∫ 1/(1+x²) dx From above: 1/(1+x²) = Σ (−1)ⁿ x^(2n)由上:1/(1+x²) = Σ (−1)ⁿ x^(2n) Integrate term by term:逐项积分: arctan(x) = Σ (−1)ⁿ x^(2n+1)/(2n+1) + C Since arctan(0) = 0, we get C = 0:因为 arctan(0) = 0,所以 C = 0: arctan(x) = x − x³/3 + x⁵/5 − x⁷/7 + ⋯ for |x| ≤ 1|x| ≤ 1
Which Convergence Test Should I Use?
应该使用哪个收敛判别法?
Step 0 — Always start here: Does $\lim a_n = 0$? If NO → diverges (nth Term Test). If YES → continue.
步骤 0 —— 永远先做:$\lim a_n = 0$ 吗?若否 → 发散(第 n 项判别法)。若是 → 继续。
Step 1 — Is it geometric? $\sum ar^n$ → converges if $|r| < 1$, diverges if $|r| \geq 1$.
步骤 1 —— 是等比级数吗?$\sum ar^n$ → $|r| < 1$ 时收敛,$|r| \geq 1$ 时发散。
Step 2 — Is it a $p$-series? $\sum 1/n^p$ → converges if $p > 1$, diverges if $p \leq 1$.
步骤 2 —— 是 $p$ 级数吗?$\sum 1/n^p$ → $p > 1$ 时收敛,$p \leq 1$ 时发散。
Step 3 — Does it alternate? Try the Alternating Series Test.
步骤 3 —— 是否交错?尝试交错级数判别法。
Step 4 — Factorials or exponentials? Try the Ratio Test.
步骤 4 —— 含阶乘或指数?尝试比值判别法。
Step 5 — Looks like a known series? Try Direct or Limit Comparison.
步骤 5 —— 与已知级数相似?尝试比较判别法或极限比较判别法。
Step 6 — None of the above? Try the Integral Test.
步骤 6 —— 以上都不是?尝试积分判别法。
| Test判别法 | Applies To适用对象 | Conclusion结论 |
|---|---|---|
| nth Term第 n 项 | All series所有级数 | Diverges if $\lim a_n \neq 0$ (only proves divergence)$\lim a_n \neq 0$ 时发散(只能判发散) |
| Geometric等比 | $\sum ar^n$ | Converges to $a/(1-r)$ if $|r| < 1$$|r| < 1$ 时收敛到 $a/(1-r)$ |
| $p$-Series$p$ 级数 | $\sum 1/n^p$ | Converges if $p > 1$$p > 1$ 时收敛 |
| Integral积分 | Positive, decreasing $f(n)$正、单调递减的 $f(n)$ | Same as $\int_1^{\infty} f(x)\,dx$与 $\int_1^{\infty} f(x)\,dx$ 同性质 |
| Direct Comparison比较 | Positive series正项级数 | Bounded by convergent → converges被收敛级数控制 → 收敛 |
| Limit Comparison极限比较 | Positive series正项级数 | Limit is finite & positive → same behavior极限有限且为正 → 同收敛或同发散 |
| Alternating Series交错级数 | $\sum (-1)^n b_n$ | Converges if $b_n$ decreasing → $0$$b_n$ 递减且 → $0$ 时收敛 |
| Ratio比值 | All series所有级数 | $L < 1$ converges; $L > 1$ diverges; $L = 1$ inconclusive$L < 1$ 收敛;$L > 1$ 发散;$L = 1$ 不能判断 |
How Unit 10 Appears on the AP Exam
单元 10 在 AP 考试中的考查形式
Determine convergence/divergence of a given series using the appropriate test.
判断收敛/发散:对给定级数使用合适的判别法。
Find the sum of a geometric or telescoping series.
求和:等比级数或裂项相消级数的和。
Find the interval of convergence of a power series using the ratio test + endpoint checks.
求幂级数的收敛区间:使用比值判别法并检验端点。
Identify the Taylor or Maclaurin series for a function, or match a series to its function.
识别:函数的泰勒或麦克劳林级数,或将级数与对应函数匹配。
Compute Taylor polynomial coefficients from given derivative values.
由给定导数值计算泰勒多项式系数。
Series FRQ: Usually involves finding a Taylor polynomial from a table of derivatives, using it to approximate a value, and bounding the error.
级数解答题:通常给出导数值表,要求构造泰勒多项式、用它近似某值并估计误差界。
Deriving a new series from a known one via substitution, differentiation, or integration.
由已知级数推导新级数:通过代换、求导或积分。
Finding the interval of convergence with complete endpoint analysis.
求收敛区间:含完整的端点分析。
Using the Lagrange error bound or alternating series error bound to justify that an approximation is within a given tolerance.
使用拉格朗日误差界或交错级数误差界,论证近似值在给定容差内。
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$\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} ar^n = \;?$等比级数和
$\displaystyle\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} ar^n = \;?$
$$ \frac{a}{1-r}, \quad |r| < 1 $$
If $\lim a_n \neq 0$, then…?第 n 项判别法:
若 $\lim a_n \neq 0$,则……?
$$\lim a_n \neq 0 \;\Rightarrow\; \sum a_n \text{ diverges}$$
converse fails逆命题不成立
$\sum 1/n^p$ converges when…?$p$ 级数:
$\sum 1/n^p$ 何时收敛?
$$\sum \frac{1}{n^p} \text{ converges} \iff p > 1$$
$L = \lim |a_{n+1}/a_n|$
What do the outcomes mean?比值判别法:
$L = \lim |a_{n+1}/a_n|$
各结果的含义?
$L < 1$: converges absolutely
$L > 1$: diverges
$L = 1$: inconclusive$L < 1$:绝对收敛
$L > 1$:发散
$L = 1$:不能判断
$$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} $$
Converges for all $x$.对所有 $x$ 收敛。
$$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n x^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!} $$
Odd powers only, alternating signs.只含奇次幂,正负交替。
$|S - S_n| \leq |a_{n+1}|$
Error ≤ the first omitted term.误差 ≤ 第一个被舍弃项。
$|R_n(x)| \leq \dfrac{M}{(n+1)!}|x-a|^{n+1}$
where $M = \max|f^{(n+1)}(c)|$其中 $M = \max|f^{(n+1)}(c)|$
Unit 10 — Practice Quiz
单元 10 —— 练习小测
Readiness Checklist
备考清单
Click each item you've mastered. Aim for 100% before exam day.
点击勾选已掌握的项目,争取在考试前达到 100%。
- Define convergence/divergence using partial sums用部分和定义收敛/发散
- Recognize and evaluate geometric series ($|r| < 1$)识别并求等比级数的值($|r| < 1$)
- Apply the nth Term Test for Divergence应用第 n 项发散判别法
- Apply the Integral Test (with conditions)应用积分判别法(含条件检验)
- Classify p-series convergence ($p > 1$ vs $p \leq 1$)判断 p 级数的收敛性($p > 1$ vs $p \leq 1$)
- Use Direct and Limit Comparison Tests使用比较判别法与极限比较判别法
- Apply the Alternating Series Test (all 3 conditions)应用交错级数判别法(三条件齐验)
- Apply the Ratio Test for absolute convergence用比值判别法判定绝对收敛
- Distinguish absolute vs. conditional convergence区分绝对收敛与条件收敛
- Use the Alternating Series Error Bound使用交错级数误差界
- Construct Taylor/Maclaurin polynomials from derivatives由导数值构造泰勒/麦克劳林多项式
- Apply the Lagrange Error Bound应用拉格朗日误差界
- Find the radius and interval of convergence (including endpoints)求收敛半径与收敛区间(含端点)
- Write the 4 essential Maclaurin series from memory默写 4 条常见的麦克劳林级数
- Derive new series via substitution, differentiation, integration通过代换、求导、积分推导新级数