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The n th root of n ! a. Show that limn →∞(2 n π)^1 /(2 n)=1...

The $n$ th root of $n !$ a. Show that $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty}(2 n \pi)^{1 /(2 n)}=1$ and hence, using Stirling's approximation (Chapter 8 , Additional Exercise 52 $\mathrm{a}$ , that $$\sqrt[n]{n !}=\frac{n}{e} \quad$ for large values of $n$$ b. Test the approximation in part (a) for $n=40,50,60, \ldots,$ as far as your calculator will allow.

The $n$ th root of $n !$
a. Show that $\lim _{n \rightarrow \infty}(2 n \pi)^{1 /(2 n)}=1$ and hence, using Stirling's
approximation (Chapter 8 , Additional Exercise 52 $\mathrm{a}$ , that
$$\sqrt[n]{n !}=\frac{n}{e} \quad$ for large values of $n$$
b. Test the approximation in part (a) for $n=40,50,60, \ldots,$ as
far as your calculator will allow.

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Key Concepts

Limit of a Sequence

This concept involves studying the behavior of sequences as their index tends to infinity. It is fundamental in calculus and real analysis, allowing us to determine the eventual value of a sequence, or to conclude that it diverges. In problems involving expressions raised to powers that depend on n, limits are applied to evaluate factors that may simplify or vanish in the limit.

Stirling's Approximation

Stirling's approximation is an asymptotic formula used to approximate the factorial of a large number. It simplifies expressions involving factorials and is particularly important in combinatorics, probability theory, and statistical mechanics. By approximating n! with an expression involving n, e, and ?, it provides insight into the growth rate of factorial functions.

Asymptotic Analysis

Asymptotic analysis is the study of the behavior of functions as the argument grows large. It helps in comparing the growth rates of different functions and in simplifying complex expressions by focusing on dominant terms. In this context, it is used to understand how the nth root of n! behaves for large n by retaining the leading order behavior.

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