Follow-Up

Follow-Up

6/29/2014

link

http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2014/01/18/follow_up_the_infinite_series_and_the_mind_blowing_result.html

summary

This blog post follows up on a previous article about an infinite series and the surprising result it produces. The author begins by explaining what an infinite series is and how it can be used to calculate the value of certain mathematical expressions. They then revisit the specific infinite series mentioned in the previous article and reveal the mind-blowing result it leads to. The author breaks down the mathematical steps involved and provides clear explanations for readers to follow along. They also discuss the implications of this result and how it challenges our understanding of mathematics. Overall, the article presents a fascinating exploration of infinite series and their unexpected outcomes.

tags

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