Consider the series X∞ k=3 √ k/ (k − 1)^3/2 . (a) Determine whether or not...

Consider the series X∞ k=3 √ k/ (k − 1)^3/2 . (a) Determine whether or not the series converges or diverges. Show all your work! (b) Essay part. Which tests can be applied to determine the convergence or divergence of the above series. For each test explain in your own words why and how it can be applied, or why it cannot be applied. (i) (2 points) Divergence Test (ii) Limit Comparison test to X∞ k=2 1/k . (iii) Direct Comparison test to X∞ k=2 1 /k .

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