Finding the value at which the series converges

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In summary, the value at which a series converges is the limit of the series as the number of terms approaches infinity. There are various tests that can be used to determine if a series converges, such as the ratio test, comparison test, integral test, and alternating series test. Absolute convergence refers to a series where the sum of the absolute values of the terms converges, while conditional convergence refers to a series where the sum of the terms converges but the sum of the absolute values does not converge. A series can only either converge or diverge as a whole, and the value at which it converges is important in understanding its behavior and real-world applications.

Aug 1, 2016

tmt1

I need to use the maclaurin series to find where this series converges:

$$\sum_{n = 0}^{\infty} (-1)^n \frac{\pi^{2n}}{(2n)!}$$

But I'm not sure how to do this.

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Aug 1, 2016

Greg

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Where is $x$? As it is, the series is equivalent to $\cos(\pi)=-1$ and the MacLaurin series for $\cos(x)$ converges for all $x$.

Related to Finding the value at which the series converges

1. What is the value at which a series converges?

The value at which a series converges is the limit of the series as the number of terms approaches infinity. This value can be a specific number or can approach infinity or negative infinity.

2. How do you determine if a series converges?

There are various tests that can be used to determine if a series converges. These include the ratio test, the comparison test, the integral test, and the alternating series test. Depending on the characteristics of the series, different tests may be more appropriate.

3. What is the difference between absolute and conditional convergence?

Absolute convergence refers to a series where the sum of the absolute values of the terms converges. Conditional convergence refers to a series where the sum of the terms converges, but the sum of the absolute values does not converge. Conditional convergence can only occur for alternating series.

4. Can a series diverge at a specific value?

No, a series can either converge or diverge as a whole. The value at which a series converges is the limit of the series as the number of terms approaches infinity. If the series does not converge, it diverges.

5. Why is it important to find the value at which a series converges?

Knowing the value at which a series converges can help determine the behavior and nature of the series. It can also be useful in real-world applications, such as in calculating the sum of an infinite geometric series or in determining the stability of a system in mathematical modeling.