Examine the Two Series Below for Absolute Convergence (A), Convergence $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n - 1 } n ^ { - 1 }$

question 161

Multiple Choice

Examine the two series below for absolute convergence (A) , convergence that is not absolute (C) , or divergence (D) .
1) $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n - 1 } n ^ { - 1 }$
2) $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n - 1 } n ^ { - 2 }$

• A)1A, 2A
• B)1A, 2C
• C)1A, 2D
• D)1C, 2A
• E)1C, 2C
• F)1C, 2D
• G)1D, 2A
• H)1D, 2C

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