Section 9.2 Convergence of Power Series (PS2)
Learning Outcomes
Determine the interval of convergence for a given power series.
Remark 9.2.1.
Consider a power series
then
Then recall:
Activity 9.2.2.
Consider
(a)
Letting
(b)
For what values of
(c)
If
(d)
If
(e)
Which of the following describe the values of
Activity 9.2.3.
Consider
(a)
Letting
(b)
For what values of
(c)
If
(d)
If
(e)
Which of the following describe the values of
Activity 9.2.4.
Consider
(a)
Letting
(b)
For what values of
All real numbers.
(c)
What describes the values of
Fact 9.2.5.
Given the power series
If
The interval of convergence represents all possible values of
Depending on if
If
Activity 9.2.6.
Find the center of convergence, radius of convergence, and interval of convergence for the series:
Activity 9.2.7.
Find the center of convergence, radius of convergence, and interval of convergence for the series:
Activity 9.2.8.
Consider the power series
(a)
What is the center of convergence for this power series?
(b)
What is the radius of convergence for this power series?
(c)
What is the interval of convergence for this power series?
(d)
If
(e)
If