Convergence of a Special Geometric Series

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This video explains why the geometric series 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + ... converges using an elementary argument. The video is meant to be preparatory materials for students to view before the discussion of geometric series takes place in a class room. The video finishes with an intriguing example.




Authors: Seppälä, Mika (Helsinki University)
Resource URL:Link to Resource
Taxonomy: 1.3.4 Geometric Sequence
Languages:English (en)
Keywords:video lesson, video, series, podcast, geometric, Calculus
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