Engineering Mathematics

A series of the form a0+a1x+a2x2+… = ∑ anxn is called a power series. The radius of convergence of a power series is a very powerful tool in many areas of Mathematics. In this article, we will study the convergence of a power series. Definition of Power Series A series of the form a0+a1(x-a)+a2(x-a)2+… = … Read more

A series ∑an is called absolutely convergent if ∑|an| converges. A series ∑an is called conditionally convergent if it converges but not absolutely. In this article, we study absolute and conditional convergence with their definitions and examples. Absolutely Convergent Series Definition: A series $\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^\infty a_n$ is called absolutely convergent if the series $\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^\infty … Read more

An alternating series is a series containing terms alternatively positive and negative. One can check its convergence using Leibnitz’s test. In this article, we will study alternating series, Leibnitz’s test with solved problems. Definition of Alternating Series A series of the form $\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^\infty$ (-1)n+1an, where an>0 for all n, is called an alternating series. … Read more

Cauchy’s Root test for series is used to test the convergence or divergence of an infinite series. It states that if limn→∞ an1/n is less than 1 then the series ∑an converges and if the limit is greater than 1 then the series diverges. In this article, we will study Cauchy root test of a … Read more

The ratio test for series is useful to check a series is convergent or divergent. Here we consider the limit of the quotient of (n+1)-th and n-th terms of the series, and depending on this limit is greater or less than 1 we decide its convergence. In this article, we study the ratio test of … Read more

The comparison test for series is used to check whether the series is convergent or not. Comparison test is useful when one can compare the given series with another series whose convergence is known. In this article, we learn about comparison test of a series with its limit form and some solved examples. Comparison Test … Read more

For a sequence {an}, if we add all the members of that sequence, then we get an infinite series. Here, a1+a2+a3+… is called infinite series (simply, a series) generated by the sequence {an}. In this article, we will study the convergence of a series along with its definition, formula, examples. The above series is denoted … Read more