(a) We will see later that the polynomial 1 x2/2 is thelocal quadratic approximation for

Chapter 9, Problem 55

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(a) We will see later that the polynomial \(1-x^{2} / 2\) is the "local quadratic" approximation for \(\cos x\) at \(x=0\) Make a conjecture about the convergence of the series

                            \(\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\left[1-\cos \left(\frac{1}{k}\right)\right]\)

by considering this approximation.

(b) Try to confirm your conjecture using the limit comparison test.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

1-x^2/2

cos x

x=0

Sum over k=1 ^infty [1-cos(1/k)]

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