Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 11 - Infinite Series - Chapter Review Exercises - Page 591: 13

Answer

So, $b_m$ diverges.

Work Step by Step

We have $$ \lim _{m \rightarrow \infty} b_m=\lim _{m \rightarrow \infty} 1+(-1)^m. $$ It is clear that if $m$ is even then $\lim _{m \rightarrow \infty} b_m=2$ and if if $m$ is odd then $\lim _{m \rightarrow \infty} b_m=0$. Hence, the limit does not exist. So, $b_m$ diverges.
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