diff --git a/docs/1b/math119.md b/docs/1b/math119.md index 2dfc81e..0d0f316 100644 --- a/docs/1b/math119.md +++ b/docs/1b/math119.md @@ -756,6 +756,24 @@ For two series $\sum a_n$ and $\sum b_n$ where **all terms are positive**, if $a The **limit comparison test** has the same requirements, but if $L=\lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{a_n}{b_n}$ such that $01$ implies the function diverges +- $L=1$ is inconclusive + +It is useful if a constant is raised to the power of $n$ or if a factorial is present. + +The **root test** has the same analysis but with a different limit: + +$$L=\lim_{n\to\infty}\sqrt[n]{|a_n|}$$ + +It is useful for functions of the form $f(x)^{g(x)}$. + ### Alternating series 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. @@ -771,3 +789,5 @@ $\sum a_n$ converges **absolutely** only if $\sum |a_n|$ converges. An absolutely converging series also has its regular form converge. 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 $b$. + +