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Prove that the given series diverges by showing that the...

Prove that the given series diverges by showing that the $N^{\text {th }}$ partial sum satisfies $S_{N} \geq k \cdot N$ for some positive constant $k$.
$$
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{4^{n}}{4^{n}+2^{n}}
$$

Key Concepts

Divergence of Infinite Series

This concept pertains to determining whether the sum of an infinite sequence fails to approach a finite limit. If the sequence of partial sums grows without bound, then the series diverges. Establishing a lower bound that increases linearly with the number of terms is a common method to demonstrate divergence.

Nth Partial Sum

The Nth partial sum of a series is the sum of the first N terms, and it provides insight into the cumulative behavior of the series. By showing that these partial sums grow without bound—such as being greater than or equal to a linear function of N—it becomes clear that the series cannot converge to a finite value.

Lower Bound Comparison Test

This technique involves comparing the terms or partial sums of a series with those of another series whose divergence is already known. If the series in question has partial sums that are bounded below by a divergent series (for example, a constant multiple of N), then the series itself must diverge.

Exponential Growth

Exponential growth describes how functions or sequences that include exponential terms increase rapidly as their input increases. This property is crucial when analyzing series that involve exponential expressions because even small differences in the bases can lead to significant disparities in the behavior of the terms, often driving the divergence of the series.

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