MAT 201 Study Guide - Integral Test For Convergence, Ratio Test
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In this lecture, we"ll introduce you to series, an important concept in calculus. Series are used to approximate functions, solve equations, and study the convergence of sequences. Understanding series is crucial for solving problems in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics. A series is a sum of infinitely many terms. The convergence or divergence of a series depends on the behavior of its terms as n approaches infinity. Tests for convergence, such as the ratio test and the integral test, can be used to determine whether a series converges or diverges. Power series are series of the form a0 + a1x + a2x^2 + , where the coefficients are constant and the variable x can take any value. Taylor series are power series that are centered at a particular point and represent a function as a sum of infinitely many terms. Understand the definition of a series and how to compute its sum.
