Questions tagged [cauchy-sequences]

For questions relating to the properties of Cauchy sequences.

A sequence $\{x_n\}$ in an arbitrary metric space, and in particular the space $\Bbb{R}$, is called Cauchy if the terms of the sequence become arbitrarily close together; that is, for every $\epsilon > 0$, there exists an $N$ such that

$$n, m \ge N \implies d(x_n, x_m) < \epsilon$$

where $d$ is the distance function for the metric space. In the particular case of the real numbers, this condition becomes

$$n, m \ge N \implies |x_n - x_m| < \epsilon$$

A complete metric space is a metric space in which every Cauchy sequence is convergent; this gives an alternate definition of convergence of a sequence that does not rely on the limiting value.

Source: the Cauchy sequence article on Wikipedia.

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Cauchy sequence manipulation

Let $(x_k)_k\subseteq\mathbb{R}$ be a Cauchy sequence. Is $(e^{1/x_k})_k$ a Cauchy sequence as well? I am not sure how to approach this question.
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How to prove that the limit is 0?

I come across with this question: Consider $\{a_n\}$ is a bounded sequence, $\lim_{n\rightarrow \infty} (a_n - 2a_{n+1}+a_{n+2}) = 0$, prove that $$ \lim_{n\rightarrow \infty}(a_n - a_{n+1}) = 0 $$ I can only prove that $b_n = a_n - a_{n+1}$ is…
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Finding limit of a contractive sequence

There is a sequence which I proved to be a contractive sequence, I have problem in finding its limit. If $x_1 < x_2$ are arbitrary real numbers and $\displaystyle x_n = \frac{x_{n-1} + x_{n-2}}{2}$ for $n>2$. Find limit of $x_n$.
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Cauchy recursive sequense

I am wondering if this sequence is a Cauchy one or not? $X_{n+1}=\beta+\underbrace{k\cdot\sqrt{d}}_{\alpha}\cdot X_n$. Here, $\beta=1$, $\alpha\in (0,+\infty)$, $X_0=1$, $k\in (0,1)$ and $d\in(0,+\infty)$. I understand that it is defined over…
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How to show that sin(n) does not converge using Cauchy criterion

I trying to figure out how to show that: $a_n = \sin(n)$ (n is Natural number) Does not converge using Cauchty criterion. Do you guys have an idea? maybe a Hint? Thank you.
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Is this a Cauchy sequence?

Consider a sequence of function defined on a compact interval $[-k,k]$ of $\mathbb{R}$ by $$f_n(x) := \cos\left(\frac{x}{2n}\right)\text{sinc}\left(\frac{x}{2n}\right),$$ where $\text{sinc}(y) := \frac{\sin(y)}{y}$. Given $\varepsilon > 0$, is it…
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Is sequence $x_n=\sum_{i=1}^n \sin(i)$ a Cauchy Sequance?

Is $x_n=\sin(1)+\sin(2)+...+\sin(n)=\sum_{i=1}^n \sin(i)$ a Cauchy sequence? By defenition $|x_{p+m}-x_p|=|sin(p+1)+...+sin(p+m)|=|cos(p+1/2)-cos(p+m+1/2)|/sin(1/2)$
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Are these sequences cauchy?

I have to show if one of these are cauchy sequences: $Sequence\ 1:\ x_n=\Sigma_{t=1}^{t=n}\ 1/t$ I have done some work and I believe this is not a cauchy sequence for the fact that $x_n>x_{n+1}$ and it is not bounded. While the second one $Sequence\…
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Suppose $(a_n)$ is a Cauchy sequence of rationals and $b_n = a_n + a_{n+1}$.

Suppose $(a_n)$ is a Cauchy sequence of rationals and $b_n = a_n + a_{n+1}$. Prove that $(b_n)$ is also a Cauchy sequence. You will want to use a different $N$ for the same $ε$ in each case. This is from "Tools of the Trade" by Paul Sally Jr.,…
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Mathematical Analysis Question: Cauchy sequences proof

Let $(s_n)_n$ and $(a_n)_n$ be Cauchy sequences. Demonstrate that $(s_na_n)_n$ is a Cauchy sequence.
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