Series Definition and 998 Threads

  1. O

    R_th wrong while applying series and parallel simple theory

    Summary:: Trying to find Rth but I do not get the same value as the one from the solution. [moderator: moved from a technical forum. No template.] I am trying to find Rth to solve this problem, however once I simplified it, I get a value of 700.745 Ω while in the solution, the answer is...
  2. R

    Can cell electrodes in series share the same current collector?

    Sorry if the answer is obvious, but I was wondering if positive and negative electrodes (cells in series) can share the same current collector as depicted below? I want to create a 12V battery with cells inline in series without creating cells with individual current collectors. Note that the...
  3. D

    Power series: radius of convergence

    ##\sum_{k=0}^\infty \frac {2^n+3^n}{4^n+5^n} x^n## in order to find the radius of convergence i apply the root test, that is ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \sqrt [n]\frac {2^n+3^n}{4^n+5^n}## ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \left(\frac {2^n+3^n}{4^n+5^n}\right)^\left(\frac 1 n\right)=\lim_{n...
  4. D

    Set of convergence of a Power series

    given the following ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty n^2 x^n## in order to find the radius of convergence i do as follows ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \left |\sqrt [n]{n^2}\right|=1## hence the radius of convergence is R=##\frac 1 1=1## |x|<1 Now i have to verify how the series behaves at the...
  5. D

    Power series: Why is this power series equal to log(2)?

    ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-1)^n \frac {x^\left(n+1\right)}{n+1}## for x=1 ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-1)^n \frac {1^\left(n+1\right)}{n+1}## i've tried leibniz test but i can only find that it converges why is this power equal to ##log(2)##? i've also tried with ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty\log \left (1+\frac 1...
  6. Jason-Li

    Comp Sci Fourier analysis & determination of Fourier Series

    ANY AND ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED :smile: I have found old posts for this question however after reading through them several times I am having a hard time knowing where to start. I am happy with the sketch that the function is correctly drawn and is neither odd nor even. It's title is...
  7. D

    As 𝜶 varies in ℝ, study the behaviour of this series

    ##\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac {(sin 𝜶)^n}{2n} ## I apply the root test and i get ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \frac {sin 𝜶}{2n^\frac 1 n} ## at this point i don't know how to treat the denominator.
  8. D

    Study the convergence and absolute convergence of the following series

    ## \sum_{n=1}^\infty (-1)^n \frac {log(n)}{e^n}## i take the absolute value and consider just ## \frac {log(n)}{e^n}## i check by computing the limit if the necessary condition for convergence is satisfied ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \frac {log(n)}{e^n} =\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty}...
  9. D

    Checking the convergence of this numerical series using the ratio test

    ## \sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac {(2n)!}{(n!)^2} ## ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} {\frac {a_{n+1}} {a_n}}## that becomes ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} {\frac { \frac {(2(n+1))!}{((n+1)!)^2}} { \frac {(2n)!}{(n!)^2}}}## ##\lim_{n \rightarrow +\infty} \frac {(2(n+1))!(n!)^2}{((n+1)!)^2(2n)!}##...
  10. Raihan amin

    I A claim regarding Fourier Series

    This is written on Greiner's Classical Mechanics when solving a Tautochrone problem. Firstly,I don’t understand why we didn’t use the term ##m=0## and Sencondly, how the integrand helps us to fulfill the Dirichlet conditions. That means,how do we know that the period is 1?Thanks
  11. BillTre

    Complex Series of Geologic Processes Generated Seizmic Humming

    I find this interesting. A pretty detailed description, of a complex geological series of events, that can't be directly seen. Here's my summary: In 2018 an usual humming was picked up by seismic equipment an island off Africa, a magma pool drained, flowed up a dyke, when horizontal, and then...
  12. J

    Circuit Analysis of a diagram with series and parallel circuits

    I found the Req which is 13.6 and also found the It which is 0.74. I'm having trouble finding the separate current and potential difference numbers.
  13. E

    Is My Super Capacitor Power Bank Circuit Safe?

    I'll make a power bank with capacitors and I made circuit of it. But I'm worrying about whether the circuit is safe, because it's dangerous to use capacitor. So, can you check the circuit i made?? My capacitor is 2.7V, 600F and the power bank circuit has "Charging current : 1A maximum, output...
  14. F

    Infinite Series (The Ratio Test)

    I found that ρn = √(2n+1)/(n+1). Then, I found ρ = lim when n→∞ |(1/n) (√(2n+1))/((1/n) (n+1))| = 0 Based on this result I concluded the series converges; however, the book answer says it diverges. What am I doing wrong?
  15. user15197573

    I Order of summation in series with multiple indices

    Can someone help me understand why what I wrote is correct? That is: If I have a sequence with double indices and if the summation of the elements modules of this sequence converges (less than infinite) than it does not matter how I make this sum (second line) they are going to be always the...
  16. louisnach

    Obtaining the series and shunt resistance of a photodiode from the datasheet

    Hello, Hello, For a project , i need to modele a photodiode with a current source in paralelle with a shunt resistance and in serie with a resistance to use it in a bigger circuit. The photodiode we will use is SFH7050, the datashhet is provideed here...
  17. Saracen Rue

    B The rule for the sum of this series?

    Consider the following series with the following pattern $$\frac {1}{1×3}+\frac {1}{5×7}+\frac {1}{9×11}...$$ How would you go about working out what the general rule for this sum is? That is in the form of ##\sum_{n=a}^{b}f(n)## Any help is greatly appreciated.
  18. S

    Finding the sum of this trigonometry series

    I got answer to (a), which is 3/4 sin thteta - sin ((3^(n+1)) theta) / (4 . 3^n) but I do not know how to use this result to prove next question. I tried to change theta into pi/2 - theta so that sin change to cos or vice versa but not working. Thanks
  19. Prabs3257

    How Do You Determine Temperature in Series Carnot Engines by Equating Work Done?

    I know i have to use the efficiency formula and everything is fine but i don't know how to find T its the only unknown in my equation can someone please tell me how to find T . In the solution they got the value of T by equating the work done by the two engines , but why is their work done equal ?
  20. Kaguro

    I Solving an ODE with power series

    I have an ODE: (x-1)y'' + (3x-1)y' + y = 0 I need to find the solution about x=0. Since this is an ordinary point, I can use the regular power series solution. Let y = ## \sum_{r=0}^\infty a_r x^r ## after finding the derivatives and putting in the ODE, I have: ## \sum_{r=0}^\infty a_r...
  21. F

    Infinite Series (Integral Test)

    After evaluating the integral I found the following: (1/3)tan-1(e∞/3) = (1/3)tan-1(∞) = (1/3)(nπ/2), where n is an odd number. In this case I found multiple solutions to the problem. How do you prove it converges?
  22. D

    Voltage and current as functions of time for a series RL circuit

    I already found ##I(t)## using Kirchhoff's laws, I got the equation ##V-RI-L\frac{dI}{dt}=0\Rightarrow L\frac{dI}{dt}=V-RI## then I solved the differential equation getting ##I(t)=\frac{V}{R}\left[1-e^{-\frac{R}{L}t}\right]##. My problem is founding the voltage as a function of time ##V(t)##, I...
  23. J

    MHB What is the solution to the exponential series limit problem?

    Evaluation of $\displaystyle \lim_{n\rightarrow \infty}e^{-n}\sum^{n}_{k=0}\frac{n^k}{k!}$
  24. F

    Infinite Series (Integral Test)

    I got the following expression: -(1/4)ln((n+2)/(n-2)) When I substitute "∞" in the expression I found it undefined. However, the book says the series converges. What am I doing wrong?
  25. A

    Partial Differential Equations result -- How to simplify trig series?

    Solve the boundary value problem Given u_{t}=u_{xx} u(0, t) = u(\pi ,t)=0 u(x, 0) = f(x) f(x)=\left\{\begin{matrix} x; 0 < x < \frac{\pi}{2}\\ \pi-x; \frac{\pi}{2} < x < \pi \end{matrix}\right. L is π - 0=π λ = α2 since 0 and -α lead to trivial solutions Let u = XT X{T}'={X}''T...
  26. M

    Dyson's series and the time derivative

    I'm having a hard time understanding how exactly to evaluate the expression} $$\partial_t \mathcal{T}\exp\left(-i S(t)\right)\quad \text{where}\quad S(t)\equiv\int_{t_0}^tdu \,H(u) .$$ The confusing part for me is that if we can consider the following: $$\partial_t \mathcal{T}\exp\left(-i...
  27. karush

    MHB 10.6.2 converge or diverge? alternating series

    converge or diverge $$S_n= \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (-1)^{n+1}\frac{\sqrt{n}+6}{n+4}$$ ok by graph the first 10 terms it looks alterations are converging to 0
  28. L

    How to Apply Fourier Transform to Green's Functions?

    In order to obtain equation (3), I think I have to do the Fourier transform in the x direction: \begin{equation} \tilde{G}(k,y,x_0,y_0) = \int_{- \infty}^{\infty} G(x,y,x_0,y_0) e^{-i k x} dx \end{equation} So I have: \begin{equation} -k ^2 \tilde{G}(k,y,x_0,y_0) + \frac{\partial^2...
  29. rude man

    Compact summary of Fourier series equations

    Greg has kindly allowed me to post these equations which I compiled many years ago. Somehow I like them better than anything I've ever run across so maybe someone else will find them useful also. Actually, I have given some thought to the Fourier series and how they tie in with sampled-data...
  30. Tryhard314

    Voltage drop across a capacitor and resistor in series

    In this circuit a battery,Capacitor,and a resistance are in series. For simplicity assume that there is a +4V in the positive terminal of the battery and -4V in the negative one and let A be the capacitor plate connected to the positive terminal and B the capacitor plate connected to the...
  31. O

    How can I evenly heat a series of metal plates to a controlled temp?

    (In opening, hi. I'm a lawyer, not a physicist, and I'm entirely out of my depth here.) I need to make roughly 8 wooden frames (19 inches x 1-1/16 inches x 9-1/8 inches). Into each, I'd like to place a thin metal plate with hexagonal cells (5.27 mm cell diameter) pressed into them. I need to...
  32. karush

    MHB Does the Comparison Test Determine Convergence or Divergence of Series?

    Use the comparison test to determine if the series series convergences or divergences $$S_{6}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \dfrac{1}{n^2 \ln{n} -10}$$ ok if i follow the example given the next step alegedly would be... $$\dfrac{1}{n^2 \ln{n} -10}<\dfrac{1}{n^2 \ln{n}}$$ $\tiny{242 UHM}$
  33. C

    A Help required to sum an infinite series in a given equation

    Hi, I have a particular equation in a paper, wherein the author specifies an infinite series. The author has apparently found the sum of the series and calculated the equation. Can anyone please help me in understanding how to sum such a series. I have attached part of the paper with the...
  34. U

    Finding the sum of a geometric series

    I'm using the sum of a geometric series formula, but I'm not sure how to find the ratio, r. The n is confusing me. The solution is below, but I'm having trouble with the penultimate step.
  35. M

    Find the maximum potential difference across a series circuit

    I'm not really sure what I need to find exactly. From what I'm seeing, I could give C1 the max potential difference of 125V because it has the lowest capacitance, and because V = Q/C, this means the capacitor with the highest potential difference across its plates will be the one with the lowest...
  36. G

    MHB How do you find the sum of an infinite series?

    Hi, I'm trying to solve the sum of following infinite series: \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{{k}^{2}+4}{{2}^{k}} = \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{{k}^{2}}{{2}^{k}} + \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{4}{{2}^{k}} Using partial sum we can rewrite the first series: \sum_{k=1}^{\infty}...
  37. badatcalc

    Question about infinite series

    To anyone that can help me with this - You have to pick the FIRST correct reason. Work below (exception of 4 because I cannot figure it out), but in order to get the question right you must have all correct and I cannot figure it out. Any help is appreciated. [Moderator's note: Moved from a...
  38. posto002

    Are the Forces Different in Parallel and Series Springs?

    I know that in parallel springs, x (the displacement of the spring) is the same for both springs. However, the forces resulting for each string are different. For springs in a series, x may be different, but the force is the same on each string. I got the answer b, seeing how the weight would...
  39. CrosisBH

    I How is a binomial expansion done?

    Summary: Can someone give me a basic high level overview on how to do a binomial expansion? I'm studying for my E&M test and going over multipole expansion. I'm particularly confused about these lines (Griffiths E&M 4th Edition) 𝓇^2_{\pm} = r^2 \left(1\mp \frac{d}{r} \cos\theta +...
  40. Physics lover

    Sum of a series that tends to infinity

    I tried by ##S=1+(1/1!)(1/4)+(1.3/2!)(1/4)^2+...## ##S/4=1/4+(1/1!)(1/4)^2+(1.3/2!)(1/4)^3..## And then subtracting the two equations but i arrived at nothing What shall i do further?
  41. S

    Solving Power Delivery Issues in a 5V Series Circuit with a 1.5V Rated Relay

    Hello, I'm using a "TQ2SA-1.5V Panasonic 2 Form C AS Single side stable, 1.5VDC 2A DPDT NON-LATCHING SMD Relay" (specifically the coil side of this relay) that is rated for 1.5 volts that is connected in series to this circuit (as the last device in this circuit shown below), which in this...
  42. E

    Springs in series affecting the uncertainty

    No idea on this one - I know that the spring constant will divide by 3 but am unsure how this will affect the % and the absolute uncertainties. Completely stuck on the extension...
  43. Romain Nzebele

    Capacitors in Series: 0.00125 & 0.002 Coulombs

    I have no problems with part a). I used the formula for capacitance and determined the charges to be 0.00125 coulombs and 0.002 coulombs. The solution in the book is the same. For part b) my initial thought was that the charges will redistribute themselves so that each capacitor get the same...
  44. JorgeM

    I 2nd order Taylor Series for a function in 3 or more variables?

    I have taken a look but most books and Online stuff just menctions the First order Taylor for 3 variables or the 2nd order Taylor series for just 2 variables. Could you please tell me which is the general expression for 2nd order Taylor series in 3 or more variables? Because I have not found...
  45. D

    How Can You Narrow Possibilities When Measuring Inductor Back EMF?

    i am planning to measure the back emf produced by inductor when you open a switch. i know it is very hard to predict the voltage. but is there any way to narrow the possibilities?
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