Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Which of the following correctly characterizes the series ∑n=3∞1n (ln⁡n)2\displaystyle \sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n\,(\ln n)^{2}}? a) It converges absolutely by the integral test, since ∫3∞dxx(ln⁡x)2\displaystyle\int_{3}^{\infty} \frac{dx}{x(\ln x)^2} converges to a finite value. b) It diverges because the factor (ln⁡n)2(\ln n)^{2} grows too slowly; the series behaves like the harmonic series. c) The ratio test gives a limit of 11, so the series diverges. d) It converges because its terms are eventually smaller than those of 1n1.1\displaystyle \frac{1}{n^{1.1}}.

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