AP Calculus BC - Unit 9 Convergence Tests

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Geometric Test

If it is a Geometric Pattern with an r < 1 then the series converges. a / 1 - r where a is the first term. Make sure it is in the format of a(r)^n

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Telescoping Test

A series converges if the partial sums collapse to a simple expression after canceling out terms. It helps identify convergence/divergence.

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Integral Test

A method in calculus to determine if an infinite series converges or diverges by comparing it to an improper integral. Must be positive, continuous, and decreasing. Both either converge or diverge.

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P-Series pattern

The P-Series pattern is a series of the form ∑(1/n^p), where p is a positive constant. It converges if p > 1 and diverges if p ≤ 1.

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Comparison Test

Comparison Test: If 0 ≤ aₙ ≤ bₙ for all n and ∑bₙ converges, then ∑aₙ also converges. If ∑bₙ diverges, then ∑aₙ also diverges.

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Alternating Series Test

The Alternating Series Test states that an alternating series converges if the terms decrease in absolute value and approach zero.

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Ratio Test

Ratio Test states that if the limit of the absolute value of the ratio of consecutive terms is less than 1, the series converges.

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Root Test

The Root Test is a mathematical test used to determine the convergence of an infinite series by analyzing the limit of the nth root of the absolute value of the terms in the series.

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