periodic sequence
What periodic sequence means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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A sequence in which a block of terms repeats indefinitely, with the period stating the length of that repeating block.
A sequence in which a block of terms repeats, with the period being the length of that block.
Topics that use periodic sequence
- D: Sequences and series (AQA A-Level)
- Sequences and series (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Validity condition
- increasing sequence
- Arithmetic sequence
- common difference
- Common difference and linear structure
- Convergence and limiting sums
- Convergent geometric series
- Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
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