Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 10: Infinite Sequences and Series - Section 10.2 - Infinite Series - Exercises 10.2 - Page 580: 50

Answer

Divergent

Work Step by Step

Formula to calculate the sum of a geometric series is:$S=\dfrac{a}{1-r}$ Here, the series $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (\sqrt 2)^n$ has initial term, $a=1$ with common ratio $r =\sqrt 2 \gt 1$ Hence, the series $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (\sqrt 2)^n$ is divergent.
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