math119: finalise convergence tests
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converges if and only if $p>1$.
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converges if and only if $p>1$.
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### Comparison test
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For two series $\sum a_n$ and $\sum b_n$ where **all terms are positive**, if $a_n\leq b_n$ for all $n$, either both converge or both diverge.
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The **limit comparison test** has the same requirements, but if $L=\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{a_n}{b_n}$ such that $0<L<\infty$, either both converge or both diverge.
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### Alternating series
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If the absolute value of all terms $b_k$ continuously decreases and $\lim_{k\to b_k}=0$, the alternating function $\sum^\infty_{k=0}(-1)^kb_k$ converges.
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The **alternating series estimation theorem** places an upper bound on the error of a partial sum. If the series passes the alternate series test, $S_n$ is the $n$th partial sum, $S$ is the sum of the series, and $b_k$ is the $k$th term:
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$$|S-S_n|\leq b_{n+1}$$
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### Conditional convergence
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$\sum a_n$ converges **absolutely** only if $\sum |a_n|$ converges.
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An absolutely converging series also has its regular form converge.
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A series converges **conditionally** if it converges but not absolutely. This indicates that it is possible for all $b\in\mathbb R$ to rearrange $\sum a_n$ to cause it to converge to $b$.
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