Determine Whether the Improper Integral Converges or Diverges $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } \frac { \sqrt { x } } { \sqrt { x ^ { 4 } + 8 } } d x$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the improper integral converges or diverges.
- $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { \infty } \frac { \sqrt { x } } { \sqrt { x ^ { 4 } + 8 } } d x$$

• A) Diverges
• B) Converges

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