Power Series
A power series is a sum of powers of a variable. A power series is essentially an infinite polynomial.
Power series is a college-level concept that would be first encountered in a Calculus II course.
It is an Advanced Placement Calculus BC topic and is listed in the California State Standards for Calculus.
Examples
| Generating Function: |
The generating function of a sequence of numbers is a formal power series whose coefficients are the members of that sequence. |
| Geometric Series: |
A geometric series is a series in which the ratio of any two consecutive terms is always the same. |
| Taylor Series: |
A Taylor series is a power series of a function around a given point. |
Prerequisites
| Power: |
In arithmetic, a power is an exponent to which a given quantity is raised. |
| Series: |
In mathematics, a series is an (often infinite) sum of terms specified by some rule. |
Classroom Articles on Calculus II (Up to College Level)
