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Convergence of a Special Geometric Series

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Soumis par Mika.Seppala le mer, 2008/04/30 - 17:58.
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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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General
Taxonomy 1.3.4 Geometric Sequence
LanguageEnglish (en)
Resource URLLink to Resource
Keywordsvideo lesson, video, series, podcast, geometric, Calculus
Life Cycle
Version1
Authors
            1. AuthorSeppälä, Mika (Helsinki University)
Date2008/04/30
Technical
Educational
Learning Resource TypeNarrative Text
Intended End User RoleLearner
ContextUniversity First Cycle
Typical Age Range17-20
DifficultyEasy
Typical Learning Time10 min