AP Calculus BCInfinite Series
Infinite Series
Divergence TestThe fact that lim𝑘->∞𝑎𝑘=0 does not guarantee that an infinite series converges.  However, if lim𝑘->∞𝑎𝑘≠0, the series must diverge!  For example, lim𝑘->∞1𝑘=0, but lim𝑘->∞𝑛=1𝑘1𝑛 diverges. 
Power Series
Practice: 7,9,11,19,27,33Learning Objectives:Given the first 5 terms of an infinite geometric series, 𝑛=1∞𝑎𝑟𝑛−1Find the general term of the series, 𝑎𝑛 (this 𝑎 and the 𝑎 above are different)Write the series in sigma notation, identifying the initial term (𝑎) and the common ratio (𝑟).Determine whether the series converges or diverges. Is 𝑟<1?If the series converges, find lim𝑛->∞𝑠𝑛=𝑎1−𝑟. 
Infinite series
Infinite series
Infinite series

Infinite series

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    Divergence TestThe factthat lim𝑘->∞𝑎𝑘=0 does not guarantee that an infinite series converges. However, if lim𝑘->∞𝑎𝑘≠0, the series must diverge! For example, lim𝑘->∞1𝑘=0, but lim𝑘->∞𝑛=1𝑘1𝑛 diverges. 
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    Practice: 7,9,11,19,27,33Learning Objectives:Giventhe first 5 terms of an infinite geometric series, 𝑛=1∞𝑎𝑟𝑛−1Find the general term of the series, 𝑎𝑛 (this 𝑎 and the 𝑎 above are different)Write the series in sigma notation, identifying the initial term (𝑎) and the common ratio (𝑟).Determine whether the series converges or diverges. Is 𝑟<1?If the series converges, find lim𝑛->∞𝑠𝑛=𝑎1−𝑟.