One of my favorite formulas is the closed-form of the geometric series.I am amazed by its ubiquity: whether we are solving basic problems or pushing the boundaries of science, the geometric series often makes a surprising appearance.Here is how to derive it from first principles.
Epsilons, no. 1: The geometric series
Epsilons, no. 1: The geometric series
Epsilons, no. 1: The geometric series
One of my favorite formulas is the closed-form of the geometric series.I am amazed by its ubiquity: whether we are solving basic problems or pushing the boundaries of science, the geometric series often makes a surprising appearance.Here is how to derive it from first principles.