The Nth Term Test

AP Calculus · Axiom Academy

Nth Term Test (Divergence Test) : Since , the series diverges . : , but the series diverges anyway. The test is inconclusive here. Always try this test FIRST — it is the quickest check It can only prove divergence, never convergence is necessary but not sufficient

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