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Find `1+1/2+1/4+1/8+`…. Upto `oo`.

A

`5 m//s`

B

`5sqrt(3) m//s`

C

`5/2sqrt(3) m//s`

D

`5/(4sqrt(3)) m//s`

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To find the sum of the series \( S = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to infinity, we can recognize that this series is a geometric progression (GP). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first term and common ratio**: - The first term \( a \) of the series is \( 1 \). - The common ratio \( r \) can be found by dividing the second term by the first term: \[ r = \frac{\frac{1}{2}}{1} = \frac{1}{2} \] 2. **Check the condition for convergence**: - For a geometric series to converge, the absolute value of the common ratio must be less than 1: \[ |r| < 1 \quad \text{(Here, } r = \frac{1}{2} \text{, which satisfies this condition)} \] 3. **Use the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series**: - The sum \( S \) of an infinite geometric series can be calculated using the formula: \[ S = \frac{a}{1 - r} \] - Substituting the values of \( a \) and \( r \): \[ S = \frac{1}{1 - \frac{1}{2}} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{2}} = 2 \] 4. **Final result**: - Therefore, the sum of the series \( 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to infinity is: \[ S = 2 \]

To find the sum of the series \( S = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{8} + \ldots \) up to infinity, we can recognize that this series is a geometric progression (GP). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first term and common ratio**: - The first term \( a \) of the series is \( 1 \). - The common ratio \( r \) can be found by dividing the second term by the first term: \[ ...
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