Easiest way to show sequence $e^frac1n$ converges to 1 [closed]

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I don't want to use the definition, is there an easier way?



Like, in the case of limits of functions, it is pretty easy to say by the composition theorem.



Is there any such theorem in case of sequences too?







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  • A sequence is a function.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:35










  • @ArnaudMortier, sequence is a function from $mathbbN$. But the theorem is for continuous functions only. So how can you talk about continuity when your domain is $mathbbN$?
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:38










  • Now that would make a good question, although it is probably a duplicate.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:40










  • @ArnaudMortier, if its duplicate. Please mark it as duplicate. But my answer answers my question.
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:41










  • Here: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2881876/…
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:48














up vote
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I don't want to use the definition, is there an easier way?



Like, in the case of limits of functions, it is pretty easy to say by the composition theorem.



Is there any such theorem in case of sequences too?







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closed as off-topic by Siong Thye Goh, onurcanbektas, amWhy, José Carlos Santos, John Ma Aug 17 at 18:54


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  • A sequence is a function.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:35










  • @ArnaudMortier, sequence is a function from $mathbbN$. But the theorem is for continuous functions only. So how can you talk about continuity when your domain is $mathbbN$?
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:38










  • Now that would make a good question, although it is probably a duplicate.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:40










  • @ArnaudMortier, if its duplicate. Please mark it as duplicate. But my answer answers my question.
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:41










  • Here: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2881876/…
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:48












up vote
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up vote
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I don't want to use the definition, is there an easier way?



Like, in the case of limits of functions, it is pretty easy to say by the composition theorem.



Is there any such theorem in case of sequences too?







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I don't want to use the definition, is there an easier way?



Like, in the case of limits of functions, it is pretty easy to say by the composition theorem.



Is there any such theorem in case of sequences too?









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closed as off-topic by Siong Thye Goh, onurcanbektas, amWhy, José Carlos Santos, John Ma Aug 17 at 18:54


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  • A sequence is a function.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:35










  • @ArnaudMortier, sequence is a function from $mathbbN$. But the theorem is for continuous functions only. So how can you talk about continuity when your domain is $mathbbN$?
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:38










  • Now that would make a good question, although it is probably a duplicate.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:40










  • @ArnaudMortier, if its duplicate. Please mark it as duplicate. But my answer answers my question.
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:41










  • Here: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2881876/…
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:48
















  • A sequence is a function.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:35










  • @ArnaudMortier, sequence is a function from $mathbbN$. But the theorem is for continuous functions only. So how can you talk about continuity when your domain is $mathbbN$?
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:38










  • Now that would make a good question, although it is probably a duplicate.
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:40










  • @ArnaudMortier, if its duplicate. Please mark it as duplicate. But my answer answers my question.
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:41










  • Here: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2881876/…
    – Arnaud Mortier
    Aug 17 at 5:48















A sequence is a function.
– Arnaud Mortier
Aug 17 at 5:35




A sequence is a function.
– Arnaud Mortier
Aug 17 at 5:35












@ArnaudMortier, sequence is a function from $mathbbN$. But the theorem is for continuous functions only. So how can you talk about continuity when your domain is $mathbbN$?
– Aditya Agarwal
Aug 17 at 5:38




@ArnaudMortier, sequence is a function from $mathbbN$. But the theorem is for continuous functions only. So how can you talk about continuity when your domain is $mathbbN$?
– Aditya Agarwal
Aug 17 at 5:38












Now that would make a good question, although it is probably a duplicate.
– Arnaud Mortier
Aug 17 at 5:40




Now that would make a good question, although it is probably a duplicate.
– Arnaud Mortier
Aug 17 at 5:40












@ArnaudMortier, if its duplicate. Please mark it as duplicate. But my answer answers my question.
– Aditya Agarwal
Aug 17 at 5:41




@ArnaudMortier, if its duplicate. Please mark it as duplicate. But my answer answers my question.
– Aditya Agarwal
Aug 17 at 5:41












Here: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2881876/…
– Arnaud Mortier
Aug 17 at 5:48




Here: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2881876/…
– Arnaud Mortier
Aug 17 at 5:48










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Hint:



As exponential function is continuous and "limit of the function"=function of the limit" for a continuous function, so$$lim_n e^1/n=e^lim_n 1/n=e^0=1.$$






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    Why down vote?.
    – Empty
    Aug 17 at 5:19










  • Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:21










  • This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
    – George Thomas
    Aug 17 at 5:21










  • Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
    – Aditya Agarwal
    Aug 17 at 5:22






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    I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
    – George Thomas
    Aug 17 at 5:43

















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$$1<e^frac1n<3^frac1n=(1+2)^frac1n<1+dfrac2nto1$$
as $ntoinfty$.






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    I figured it out. Since the function whose domain is $mathbbR$ converges to $1$ (By composiotion theorem). The sequence of the same functional rule should, too.



    Since, we know that for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n>N$, So for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n in mathbbI>N$. So the sequence converges too.
    That is, $$lim_ntoinftya_n=L$$ too.






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    • If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
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      Aug 17 at 5:46

















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    For $nin Bbb Z^+$ let $e^1/n=1+A_n.$ We have $A_n>0.$ From the Binomial Theorem we have $$e=(1+A_n)^n=sum_j=0^nbinom nj(A_n)^jgeq sum_j=0^1binom nj(A_n)^j=1+nA_n.$$ Therefore $frac e-1ngeq A_n.$ This also works if we replace $e$ with any number greater than $1.$






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      4 Answers
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      4 Answers
      4






      active

      oldest

      votes









      active

      oldest

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      active

      oldest

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      up vote
      6
      down vote













      Hint:



      As exponential function is continuous and "limit of the function"=function of the limit" for a continuous function, so$$lim_n e^1/n=e^lim_n 1/n=e^0=1.$$






      share|cite|improve this answer


















      • 1




        Why down vote?.
        – Empty
        Aug 17 at 5:19










      • Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:22






      • 1




        I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:43














      up vote
      6
      down vote













      Hint:



      As exponential function is continuous and "limit of the function"=function of the limit" for a continuous function, so$$lim_n e^1/n=e^lim_n 1/n=e^0=1.$$






      share|cite|improve this answer


















      • 1




        Why down vote?.
        – Empty
        Aug 17 at 5:19










      • Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:22






      • 1




        I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:43












      up vote
      6
      down vote










      up vote
      6
      down vote









      Hint:



      As exponential function is continuous and "limit of the function"=function of the limit" for a continuous function, so$$lim_n e^1/n=e^lim_n 1/n=e^0=1.$$






      share|cite|improve this answer














      Hint:



      As exponential function is continuous and "limit of the function"=function of the limit" for a continuous function, so$$lim_n e^1/n=e^lim_n 1/n=e^0=1.$$







      share|cite|improve this answer














      share|cite|improve this answer



      share|cite|improve this answer








      edited Aug 17 at 5:23

























      answered Aug 17 at 5:18









      Empty

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      • 1




        Why down vote?.
        – Empty
        Aug 17 at 5:19










      • Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:22






      • 1




        I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:43












      • 1




        Why down vote?.
        – Empty
        Aug 17 at 5:19










      • Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:21










      • Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
        – Aditya Agarwal
        Aug 17 at 5:22






      • 1




        I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
        – George Thomas
        Aug 17 at 5:43







      1




      1




      Why down vote?.
      – Empty
      Aug 17 at 5:19




      Why down vote?.
      – Empty
      Aug 17 at 5:19












      Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
      – Aditya Agarwal
      Aug 17 at 5:21




      Your answer is not at all legible. I am asking about sequences. So I presume, that limit, in this case means the number to which the sequence is convergent. But then how could you take the limit in the exponent?
      – Aditya Agarwal
      Aug 17 at 5:21












      This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
      – George Thomas
      Aug 17 at 5:21




      This is not an acceptable answer. More effort is needed in terms of formatting and clearly explaining the concept in words
      – George Thomas
      Aug 17 at 5:21












      Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
      – Aditya Agarwal
      Aug 17 at 5:22




      Thats what I am asking. My question is about sequences, not functions.
      – Aditya Agarwal
      Aug 17 at 5:22




      1




      1




      I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
      – George Thomas
      Aug 17 at 5:43




      I'm willing to upvote it now after edits
      – George Thomas
      Aug 17 at 5:43










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      $$1<e^frac1n<3^frac1n=(1+2)^frac1n<1+dfrac2nto1$$
      as $ntoinfty$.






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        $$1<e^frac1n<3^frac1n=(1+2)^frac1n<1+dfrac2nto1$$
        as $ntoinfty$.






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          $$1<e^frac1n<3^frac1n=(1+2)^frac1n<1+dfrac2nto1$$
          as $ntoinfty$.






          share|cite|improve this answer












          $$1<e^frac1n<3^frac1n=(1+2)^frac1n<1+dfrac2nto1$$
          as $ntoinfty$.







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              I figured it out. Since the function whose domain is $mathbbR$ converges to $1$ (By composiotion theorem). The sequence of the same functional rule should, too.



              Since, we know that for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n>N$, So for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n in mathbbI>N$. So the sequence converges too.
              That is, $$lim_ntoinftya_n=L$$ too.






              share|cite|improve this answer






















              • If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
                – Aditya Agarwal
                Aug 17 at 5:46














              up vote
              0
              down vote













              I figured it out. Since the function whose domain is $mathbbR$ converges to $1$ (By composiotion theorem). The sequence of the same functional rule should, too.



              Since, we know that for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n>N$, So for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n in mathbbI>N$. So the sequence converges too.
              That is, $$lim_ntoinftya_n=L$$ too.






              share|cite|improve this answer






















              • If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
                – Aditya Agarwal
                Aug 17 at 5:46












              up vote
              0
              down vote










              up vote
              0
              down vote









              I figured it out. Since the function whose domain is $mathbbR$ converges to $1$ (By composiotion theorem). The sequence of the same functional rule should, too.



              Since, we know that for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n>N$, So for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n in mathbbI>N$. So the sequence converges too.
              That is, $$lim_ntoinftya_n=L$$ too.






              share|cite|improve this answer














              I figured it out. Since the function whose domain is $mathbbR$ converges to $1$ (By composiotion theorem). The sequence of the same functional rule should, too.



              Since, we know that for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n>N$, So for every $epsilon>0$, there exists $N$, so that $|f(n)-L|<epsilon$ for $n in mathbbI>N$. So the sequence converges too.
              That is, $$lim_ntoinftya_n=L$$ too.







              share|cite|improve this answer














              share|cite|improve this answer



              share|cite|improve this answer








              edited Aug 17 at 5:43

























              answered Aug 17 at 5:31









              Aditya Agarwal

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              • If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
                – Aditya Agarwal
                Aug 17 at 5:46
















              • If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
                – Aditya Agarwal
                Aug 17 at 5:46















              If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
              – Aditya Agarwal
              Aug 17 at 5:46




              If anything is wrong with my answer, or is irrelevant, please explain, the downvoter.
              – Aditya Agarwal
              Aug 17 at 5:46










              up vote
              0
              down vote













              For $nin Bbb Z^+$ let $e^1/n=1+A_n.$ We have $A_n>0.$ From the Binomial Theorem we have $$e=(1+A_n)^n=sum_j=0^nbinom nj(A_n)^jgeq sum_j=0^1binom nj(A_n)^j=1+nA_n.$$ Therefore $frac e-1ngeq A_n.$ This also works if we replace $e$ with any number greater than $1.$






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                For $nin Bbb Z^+$ let $e^1/n=1+A_n.$ We have $A_n>0.$ From the Binomial Theorem we have $$e=(1+A_n)^n=sum_j=0^nbinom nj(A_n)^jgeq sum_j=0^1binom nj(A_n)^j=1+nA_n.$$ Therefore $frac e-1ngeq A_n.$ This also works if we replace $e$ with any number greater than $1.$






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                  For $nin Bbb Z^+$ let $e^1/n=1+A_n.$ We have $A_n>0.$ From the Binomial Theorem we have $$e=(1+A_n)^n=sum_j=0^nbinom nj(A_n)^jgeq sum_j=0^1binom nj(A_n)^j=1+nA_n.$$ Therefore $frac e-1ngeq A_n.$ This also works if we replace $e$ with any number greater than $1.$






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                  For $nin Bbb Z^+$ let $e^1/n=1+A_n.$ We have $A_n>0.$ From the Binomial Theorem we have $$e=(1+A_n)^n=sum_j=0^nbinom nj(A_n)^jgeq sum_j=0^1binom nj(A_n)^j=1+nA_n.$$ Therefore $frac e-1ngeq A_n.$ This also works if we replace $e$ with any number greater than $1.$







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                  answered Aug 17 at 9:07









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