Geometric Sequences (HSC SSCE Mathematics Advanced): Quizzes
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What is the defining feature of a geometric sequence?
What is the defining feature of a geometric sequence?
Each term is obtained by multiplying
For the sequence , what is the common ratio ?
For the sequence , what is the common ratio ?
Is the sequence a geometric progression?
Is the sequence a geometric progression?
No, ratios are (not all equal)
What is the general formula for the th term of a geometric sequence?
What is the general formula for the th term of a geometric sequence?
In the formula , why is the exponent rather than ?
In the formula , why is the exponent rather than ?
The power of is one less than term number
Why can zero never appear as a term in a geometric sequence?
Why can zero never appear as a term in a geometric sequence?
It would make the next ratio undefined
What happens to a geometric sequence when the common ratio is negative?
What happens to a geometric sequence when the common ratio is negative?
Terms alternate between positive & negative
Find for the GP with and .
Find for the GP with and .
Is a term in the sequence ?
Is a term in the sequence ?
Yes, it is
How are geometric sequences related to exponential functions?
How are geometric sequences related to exponential functions?
GPs are integer points on exponential graphs
