Geometric Series and Ratios

Geometric Series and Ratios

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains the concept of infinite geometric series, focusing on how to find the sum of such series. It discusses the conditions for convergence, emphasizing that the absolute value of the ratio must be less than one. Two examples are provided: one with a simple ratio of 1/2 and another involving fractions. The tutorial demonstrates how to use the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series and highlights the importance of the ratio in determining whether a series converges or diverges.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?

a sub 1 plus R

a sub 1 over 1 minus R

a sub 1 minus R

a sub 1 times R

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what condition does the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series apply?

When the absolute value of the ratio is less than 1

When the ratio is equal to 1

When the ratio is less than -1

When the ratio is greater than 1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a series if the ratio is greater than 1?

It diverges

It oscillates

It converges

It remains constant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the ratio being between -1 and 1?

It ensures the series diverges

It ensures the series converges

It ensures the series remains constant

It ensures the series oscillates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of a ratio of 2 on a series?

The series converges

The series diverges

The series remains constant

The series oscillates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sum of a series with a ratio of 1/3?

It oscillates

It converges to a finite value

It remains constant

It diverges to infinity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 90 by 1/3?

60

30

15

45

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