Finding the Limit of a Root Test: Calculating the Limit of a Challenging Term

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In summary, the conversation is about finding the limit of a term involving a fraction and exponent. The process involves taking the limit as n approaches infinity, dividing all terms by n, and using the limit definition of e. The confusion arises from a typo in the original response, but it is quickly corrected.
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Hello.
How do I find the limit of this term?

$$\lim_{{n}\to{\infty}}|\left(\frac{n}{n+1}\right)^{\!{n^2}}|^\frac{1}{n}$$

This is the working but I don't understand how to get the third line.

r = lim(n→∞) |[n/(n+1)]^(n^2)|^(1/n)
..= lim(n→∞) [n/(n+1)]^n
..= lim(n→∞) 1 / [(n+1)/n]^n
..= lim(n→∞) 1 / (1 + 1/n)^n
..= 1/e, by the limit definition of e.
 
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##\frac 1{\frac{n+1}n}=\frac n{n+1}## and ##(\frac 1a)^n = \frac 1{a^n}##, right?
 
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Erland said:
##\frac 1{\frac{n+1}n}=\frac n{n+1}## and ##(\frac 1a)^n = \frac 1a^n##, right?

Yes, but as you can see, the third line has its denominator to the power of n. That's what I don't understand. If we divide all terms with n, then what happens to the n outside the bracket?
 
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Sorry, there was a typo in my reply which I corrected immediatly, but you were so quick and got the typo in your reply...
 
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Erland said:
Sorry, there was a typo in my reply which I corrected immediatly, but you were so quick and got the typo in your reply...

Yeah, I was quick, haha. As soon as I submitted my post, I saw you have corrected your error. Thank you!
 

FAQ: Finding the Limit of a Root Test: Calculating the Limit of a Challenging Term

What is the purpose of finding the limit of a root test?

The limit of a root test is used to determine the convergence or divergence of a series. It helps to determine if a series will approach a finite value (converge) or if it will continue to increase indefinitely (diverge).

How is the limit of a root test calculated?

The limit of a root test is calculated by taking the nth root of the absolute value of the nth term of the series and then taking the limit as n approaches infinity. If the resulting value is less than 1, the series converges. If it is greater than 1, the series diverges. If it is equal to 1, the test is inconclusive and another test must be used.

What makes calculating the limit of a root test challenging?

Calculating the limit of a root test can be challenging because it requires knowledge of mathematical concepts such as limits and nth roots. Additionally, the series being tested may have complex or difficult to simplify terms, making it challenging to determine the limit.

What is the significance of the limit of a root test?

The limit of a root test is significant because it provides important information about the convergence or divergence of a series. This information is essential in many fields of science, including physics, engineering, and economics, where series are used to model real-world situations.

Can the limit of a root test be used for all series?

No, the limit of a root test is only applicable to series with positive terms. It cannot be used for series with alternating signs or terms that approach zero or infinity in a more complex manner. In these cases, other convergence tests must be used.

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