Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 11 - Infinite Sequences and Series - 11.3 Exercises - Page 745: 22

Answer

Convergent

Work Step by Step

Let $f(x)=\frac{1}{x(\ln x)^2}$. This function is continuous and decreasing on $[2,\infty)$. Evaluate $\int_2^\infty f(x)dx$: $\int_2^\infty \frac{1}{x(\ln x)^2}dx=\int_2^\infty \frac{1}{(\ln x)^2}\frac{1}{x}dx$ ($u=\ln x\to du=\frac{1}{x}dx$ $=\int_{\ln u}^{\ln \infty}\frac{1}{u^2}du$ $=-\frac{1}{u}]_{\ln 2}^{\ln \infty}$ $=-0-(-\frac{1}{\ln 2})$ $=\frac{1}{\ln 2}$ So, the integral is convergent. Using the Integral Test for Series, $\sum_{n=2}^\infty\frac{1}{n(\ln n)^2}$ is convergent.
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