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Sequences and Series — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 11 · Mathematics

Sequences and Series revision notes for CBSE Class 11 Mathematics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Mathematics syllabus.

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1. Sequences and Their Terms

  • A sequence is an arrangement of numbers in a definite order according to some rule.
  • The terms of a sequence are written as a1, a2, a3, ..., an, where the subscript shows the position.
  • The nth term is also called the general term of the sequence.
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2. Series and Sigma Notation

  • A series is the expression formed by adding the terms of a sequence.
  • Sigma notation is a compact way to write a series.
  • The expression a1 + a2 + a3 + ... + an is written as sum from k=1 to n of ak.
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3. Geometric Progression and General Term

  • A geometric progression is a sequence in which each term is non-zero and the ratio of a term to the previous term is constant.
  • This constant ratio is called the common ratio and is denoted by r.
  • If the first term is a, then the G.P. is written as a, ar, ar^2, ar^3, ...
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4. Sum of n Terms of a G.P.

  • The sum of the first n terms of a G.P. is written as S_n.
  • There are two separate cases for the sum formula.
  • If r = 1, then all terms are equal and S_n = na.

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A sequence is an arrangementThe nth term of a sequenceA finite sequence has a fixedA series is the expression a1A sequence a1

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What are the important topics in Sequences and Series for CBSE Class 11 Mathematics?
Key topics in Sequences and Series include Sequences and Their Terms, Series and Sigma Notation, Geometric Progression and General Term, Sum of n Terms of a G.P.. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Sequences and Series for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 126 practice questions on Sequences and Series. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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