5.5 Alternating partial sums squeeze the true sum · Sequences and Series, Second Half · Visual Calculus

5.5Alternating partial sums

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SymPy check = 0.6931471806

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Geometric comparison bound1

Limit-comparison ratio1

Dominant geometric comparator sum2

Alternating harmonic sum0.6931471806

Alternating p=2 sum0.8224670334

Alternating p=2 N=10 error bound0.0082644628

Absolute-series harmonic comparison limit0.3333333333

OpenStax rearranged alternating harmonic sum1.0397207708

Ratio-test rho2.7182818285

Root-test rho0.25

p-series ratio and root boundary rho1

Example 5.25a limit-comparison ratio1

Series target pi3.1415926536