Sigma Notation Flashcard

Front

What is Sigma Notation?

Back

Sigma notation is a mathematical notation used to represent the sum of a sequence of numbers. It uses the Greek letter Sigma (Σ) to indicate summation.

Front

How do you express the sum of the first n natural numbers using Sigma notation?

Back

Front

What is the formula for the sum of squares of the first n natural numbers?

Back

Front

How do you convert the series 1 + 4 + 9 + ... + 49 into Sigma notation?

Back

Front

Back

Front

What is the difference between finite and infinite series?

Back

A finite series has a limited number of terms, while an infinite series continues indefinitely.

Front

What is the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series?

Back

Front

What does it mean for a series to converge?

Back

A series converges if the sum of its terms approaches a finite limit as the number of terms increases.

Front

What is the formula for the sum of a geometric series?

Back

Front

Back