Question Bank • QB_EM_CALC_016
NAT • 2 Marks
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
Calculus
Subtopic: Sequences and series – infinite series, tests for convergence
Question Statement:
The radius of convergence $R$ of the power series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{x^n}{n \cdot 3^n}$ is equal to ________ (answer in integer).
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Here the coefficient is $c_n = \frac{1}{n \cdot 3^n}$.
By the ratio test for radius of convergence:
$\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{c_{n+1}}{c_n} \right| = \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{(n+1) \cdot 3^{n+1}} \cdot \frac{n \cdot 3^n}{1}$
$\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n}{3(n+1)} = \frac{1}{3} \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{1 + 1/n} = \frac{1}{3}$
Therefore, the radius of convergence is:
$R = 3$
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