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Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series
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Capitolo 10, Problema 10.4.5

For what values of p does the series ∑ (k = 10 to ∞) 1 / kᵖ converge (initial index is 10)? For what values of p does it diverge?

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Recognize that the given series is a p-series of the form \(\sum_{k=10}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k^p}\), where \(p\) is a real number parameter.
Recall the p-series convergence test: a p-series \(\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k^p}\) converges if and only if \(p > 1\) and diverges otherwise.
Note that changing the starting index from 1 to 10 does not affect the convergence or divergence of the series because convergence depends on the behavior of the tail of the series.
Therefore, apply the p-series test to conclude that the series converges if \(p > 1\) and diverges if \(p \leq 1\).
Summarize the result: the series \(\sum_{k=10}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k^p}\) converges for all \(p > 1\) and diverges for all \(p \leq 1\).

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p-Series Test

The p-series test determines the convergence of series of the form ∑ 1/k^p. Such a series converges if and only if p > 1, and diverges otherwise. This test is fundamental for analyzing series with terms involving powers of the index.
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Changing the starting index of a series (e.g., from 1 to 10) does not affect its convergence or divergence. Convergence depends on the behavior of terms as k approaches infinity, so initial finite terms do not influence the overall convergence.
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