Mathematics A-Level
Convergence and limiting sums
What Convergence and limiting sums means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Convergence and limiting sums
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A geometric series converges when the modulus of the common ratio is less than one, and then the sum to infinity is a divided by one minus r.
Topics that use Convergence and limiting sums
- D: Sequences and series (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Arithmetic sequence
- common difference
- Convergent geometric series
- Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
- Geometric sequence
- Interpreting and evaluating mathematical models
- Lower limit
- Modelling real-world situations with sequences and series
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