Geometric Sequences & Series (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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What is a divergent series?

Sum approaches infinity as nn \to \infty

What is a convergent series?

Sum approaches a finite limit as nn \to \infty

Sum to infinity formula for geometric series

S=a1rS_{\infty} = \frac{a}{1-r}

Condition for convergence (absolute value)

r<1|r| < 1

rnr^n as nn \to \infty when r<1|r| < 1

rn0r^n \to 0

Does 1+2+4+8+1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + \ldots converge or diverge?

Diverges

Sum of 12+14+18+\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots

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Convergence condition as inequality

1<r<1-1 < r < 1

Meaning of SS_{\infty}

Sum to infinity of a geometric series

SS_{\infty} for 6+2+23+6 + 2 + \frac{2}{3} + \ldots (r=13r=\frac{1}{3})

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