Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the improper integral ∫1∞ln⁡xx2 dx\displaystyle \int_{1}^{\infty}\frac{\ln x}{x^{2}}\,dx. Identify which factor should be differentiated first so that each successive integral involves a term whose absolute value decreases like 1xp\tfrac{1}{x^{p}} with p>1p>1, and briefly explain how this choice guarantees convergence.

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