Can a Numerical Series Converge to a Functional Series?

In summary, the conversation is discussing whether a numerical convergent series can also be a convergent functional series. One person argues that a convergent functional series can be a convergent numerical series if a function is taken as a constant. The other person asks for clarification on what is meant by a numerical series and a functional series.
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andijaupi
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hi everyone ! i have a question ,

Can a numerical convergent series be a convergent functional series?

I know only the other way that a convergent functional series can be a convergent numerical series because i take a function as a constant so i have a numerical series and it converges.
 
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andijaupi said:
hi everyone ! i have a question ,

Can a numerical convergent series be a convergent functional series?

I know only the other way that a convergent functional series can be a convergent numerical series because i take a function as a constant so i have a numerical series and it converges.

Hi andijaupi, :)

Could you please tell me what you meant by a numerical series (is it something that has numerical values for each term? Example, $\sum_{i=0}^\infty 1/i^2$) and a functional series?
 

FAQ: Can a Numerical Series Converge to a Functional Series?

Can a numerical series converge to a functional series?

Yes, a numerical series can converge to a functional series. This means that the values of the numerical series approach the values of the functional series as the number of terms increases.

How is the convergence of a numerical series to a functional series determined?

The convergence of a numerical series to a functional series is determined by taking the limit of the difference between the values of the two series as the number of terms approaches infinity. If this limit is equal to zero, then the series is said to converge.

What is the difference between convergence and divergence in a series?

Convergence in a series refers to the behavior of the series as the number of terms approaches infinity. If the values of the series approach a finite value, the series is said to converge. On the other hand, divergence refers to the behavior of the series when the values do not approach a finite value as the number of terms increases.

What happens if a numerical series diverges while the functional series converges?

In this case, the numerical series does not approach the values of the functional series as the number of terms increases. This could be due to the fact that the numerical series is approaching a different value or that it is oscillating.

Can a numerical series and a functional series both diverge?

Yes, it is possible for both a numerical series and a functional series to diverge. This means that the values of both series do not approach a finite value as the number of terms increases. It could be due to the fact that the two series are approaching different values or that they are both oscillating.

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