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Revision Notes for CBSE Class 11 Maths Chapter 8 (Sequences and Series) - Free PDF Download

A "sequence" is nothing but an ordered list of numbers. The numbers that are present in the ordered list are called as  "elements" or "terms" of the sequence. When you add up all the terms in a sequence, you get a "series"; the addition, as well as the resulting value, is called the "sum" or "summation." For example, the sequence "1, 2, 3, 4" contains the terms "1", "2", "3", and "4"; the corresponding series is the sum "1 + 2 + 3 + 4", and the series' value is 10. The Sequence and Series Class 11 Maths Notes is one of the important materials when it comes to understanding the basic topics and complex problems in the chapter. With the help of revision notes students can revise the syllabus in a concise manner, right from definitions of sequence, Series and Progressions to important problems from exam point of view. The first chapter includes sequences and series, as well as their key properties. Topics like increasing, decreasing, bounded, convergent, and divergent sequences are discussed at basic level, which is appropriate for a 11-grade student. A.P. and G.P. are explained in detail and important problems are addressed and solved. The famous Fibonacci type sequences are demonstrated, as well as different methods for finding formulae for the nth term of a recursive sequence and recursive formulas for other known series. You'll find new ways to find the nth term and partial sums for non-geometric and non-arithmetic sequences in Class 11 Maths Chapter 8 Notes.

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Sequences and Series Class 11 Notes Maths - Basic Subjective Questions


Section–A (1 Mark Questions)

1. If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is given by Sn=3n+2n2 then find the common difference of the A.P.

Ans. Given, $S_n=3 n+2 n^2$

$$ \begin{aligned} & S_1=3(1)+2(1)^2=5=a_1 \\ & S_2=3(2)+2(2)^2=14=a_1+a_2 \\ & \therefore S_2-S_1=9=a_2 \\ & \therefore d=a_2-a_1=9-5=4 . \end{aligned} $$


2. If the third term of G.P. is 4, then what is the product of its first 5 terms.

Ans. Let $a$ and $r$ be the first term and common ratio of G.P., respectively.

Given that the third term is 4 .


$$\therefore a r^2=4$$

Product of first 5 terms


$$=a \cdot a r \cdot a r^2 \cdot a r^3 \cdot a r^4=a^5 r^{10}=\left(a r^2\right)^5=4^5\text {. }$$


3. The 17th term from the end of A.P. -36,-31,-26,.....79 is ________. 

Ans. Here, $a=-36$ and $d=-31-(-36)=5$

$$\begin{aligned}& l=79 \\& \therefore 17^{\text {th }} \text { term from the end }=l-(n-1) d \\& =79-(17-1)(5)=79-80=-1 .\end{aligned}$$


4. Sum of the series $3+1+\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{9}+\frac{1}{27}+....$ n terms, is ________.

Ans. The formula for the summation of $n$ terms of an geometric series is $S_n=\frac{a\left(1-r^n\right)}{1-r}$, where $a$ is the first term in the series and $r$ is the rate of change between successive terms.

Here $a=3$ and $r=\frac{1}{3}$

$$S_n=\frac{3\left(1-\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n\right)}{1-\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)}=\frac{9}{}\left(1-\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n\right) \text {. }$$


5. The first two terms of the sequence defined by a1=3 and an=3an-1 + 2 for all n>1 ________. 

Ans. Given: $a_1=3$ and $a_n=3 a_{n-1}+2$, for all $n>1$

When $n=2$ :

$$\begin{aligned}& a_2=3 a_{2-1}=3 a_1+2=3(3)+2 \\& =9+2=11 .\end{aligned}$$

Section-B (2 Marks Questions)

6. If 9 times the 9th term of an A.P. is equal to 13 times the 13th term, then prove that the 22nd term of the A.P. is zero.

Ans. Let the first term and common difference of given A.P. be $a$ and $d$, respectively.

It is given that $9 a_9=13 a_{13}$

$$ \begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow 9(a+8 d)=13(a+12 d) \\ & \Rightarrow 9 a+72 d=13 a+156 d \\ & \Rightarrow 4 a+84 d=0 \\ & \Rightarrow(a+21 d)=0 \\ & \Rightarrow a_{22}=0 . \end{aligned} $$


7. If a,b and c are in G.P., then find the value of $\frac{a-b}{b-c}$ .

Ans. Given that, $a, b$ and $c$ are in G.P.

$\Rightarrow b=a r$ and $c=a r^2$, where $r$ is the common ratio.

$$\Rightarrow \frac{a-b}{b-c}=\frac{a-a r}{a r-a r^2}=\frac{a(1-r)}{ar(1-r)}=\frac{1}{r}=\frac{a}{b} o r \frac{b}{c}$$


8. The sum of terms equidistant from the beginning and end in an A.P. is equal to ________.

Ans. Let $a$ be the first term and $d$ be the common difference of the A.P.

$a_r=r^{4 t}$ term from the beginning $=a+(r-1) d$

$a_r^{\prime}=r^{\text {di }}$ term from the end $=(a+(n-1) d)+(r-1)(-d)$

(as first term is $a_n=a+(n-1) d$ and common difference is ' $-d^{\prime}$ )

Now,

$$a_r+a^{\prime} r=a+(r-1) d+(a+(n-1) d)+(r-1)(-d)$$

$=2 a+(n-1) d$, which is independent of ' $r$ '

Thus, sum of the terms equidistant from the beginning and end in an A.P. is constant.


9. A man saved Rs. 66000 in 20 years. In each succeeding year after the first year, he saved Rs. 200 more than what he saved in the previous year. How much did he save in the first year?

Ans. Let us assume that the man saved Rs. $a$ in the first year.

In each succeeding year, an increment of Rs. 200 is made.

So, it forms an A.P. whose first term $=a$, common difference, $d=200$ and $n=20$

$$ \begin{aligned} & \therefore S_{20}=\frac{20}{2}[2 a+(20-1) d] \\ & \Rightarrow 66000=10[2 a+19 \times 200] \\ & \Rightarrow 6600=2 a+19 \times 200 \\ & \Rightarrow 2 a=2800 \\ & \therefore a=1400 . \end{aligned} $$


10. The sum of interior angles of a triangle is $180^{\circ}$. Show that the sum of the interior angles of polygons with 3, 4, 5, 6, ... sides form an arithmetic progression. Find the sum of the interior angles for a 21-sided polygon.

Ans. We know that the sum of interior angles of a polygon of side $n$ is $(n-2) \times 180^{\circ}$.

Let $a_n=(n-2) \times 180^{\circ}$

Since $a_n$ is linear in $n$, it is $n^{\text {,h }}$ term of some A.P.

$$a_3=(3-2) \times 180^{\circ}=180^{\circ}$$

Common difference, $d=180^{\circ}$

Sum of the interior angles for a 21-sided polygon is:

$$a_{21}=(21-2) \times 180^{\circ}=3420^{\circ} \text {. }$$


11. Find the $r^{th}$ term of an A.P., whose sum of first n terms is $2n+3n^{2}$ .

Ans. Sum of $n$ terms of A.P., $S_n=2 n+3 n^2$

$$a_n=S_n-S_{n-1}$$

$$\begin{aligned}& =\left(2 n+3 n^2\right)-\left[2(n-1)+3(n-1)^2\right] \\& =[2 n-2(n-1)]+\left[3 n^2-3(n-1)^2\right] \\& =2(n-n+1)+3(n-n+1)(n+n-1) \\& =2+3(2 n-1) \\& =6 n-1 \\& \therefore r^{\text {sn }} \text { term } a_r=6 r-1 .\end{aligned}$$


12. Show that the products of the corresponding terms of the sequences $a,ar,ar^{2},....ar^{n-1}$ and $A,AR,AR^{2},....AR^{n-1}$ form a G.P., and find the common ratio.

Ans. It has to be proved that the sequence, $a A, \operatorname{ar} A R, a r^2 A R^2, \ldots a r^{n-1} A R^{n-1}$, forms G.P


$\dfrac{\text { Second term }}{\text { First term }}=\dfrac{a r A R}{a A}=r R$


$\dfrac{\text { Third term }}{\text { Second term }}=\dfrac{a r^2 A R^2}{a r A R}=r R$


Thus, the above sequenee forms a G.P. and the common ratio is $r R$.


13. If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is $(pn+qn^{2})$, where p and q are constants, find the common difference.

Ans. It is known that,

$$S_n=\frac{n}{2}[2 a+(n-1) d]$$

According to the given condition,

$$\begin{aligned}& \frac{n}{2}[2 a+(n-1) d]=p n+q n^2 \\& \Rightarrow \frac{n}{2}[2 a+n d-d]=p n+q n^2 \\& \Rightarrow n a+n^2 \frac{d}{2}-n \cdot \frac{d}{2}=p n+qn^2\end{aligned}$$

Comparing the coefficients of $n^2$ on both sides, we obtain

$$\frac{d}{2}=q \Rightarrow d=2 q$$

Thus, the common difference of the A.P. is $2 q$.


PDF Summary - Class 11 Maths Sequences and Series Notes (Chapter 8)

1. Definition:

Any function with domain as a set of natural numbers is called sequence.

Real sequence: Sequence with range as subset of real numbers.

Series:

For example:-

If \[{a_1}\;,\;{a_2}\;,{a_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{a_n}\]is a sequence, then \[{a_1}\; + \;{a_2}\; + \;{a_3}\; + \;...............\; + \;{a_n}\]  is a series.

Progression: When terms of a sequence follow a certain pattern. 

But it is not always necessary that terms of sequence follow a certain pattern.


1.1 Arithmetic Progression (AP):

An arithmetic progression is a sequence of numbers in which each successive term is a sum of its preceding term and a fixed number.

If this fixed number is positive, then it is an increasing AP and if this fixed number is negative, then it is a decreasing AP.

This fixed term is called common difference and is usually represented by ‘d’.

Let ‘a’ be the first term of an AP.

Nth term of an AP: \[{t_n}\; = \;a\; + \left( {n\; - \;1} \right)d\;,\;{\text{where}}\;\;d\; = \;{a_n} - \;{a_{n - 1}}\]

Sum of first N terms of an AP: \[{S_n}\; = \;\dfrac{n}{2}\left[ {a\; + \;\left( {n\; - \;1} \right)d} \right]\; = \;\dfrac{n}{2}\left[ {a\; + \;l} \right]\;{\text{where}}\;{\text{,}}\;l\;{\text{is}}\;{\text{last}}\;{\text{term}}\;{\text{of}}\;{\text{an}}\;{\text{AP}}\].


Properties of an AP:

  • Increasing, Decreasing, Multiplying and dividing each term of an AP by a non-zero constant results into an AP.

  • 3 numbers in an AP: \[a\; - \;d\;,\;a\;,\;a\; + \;d\]

4 numbers in an AP: \[a\; - \;3d\;,\;a\; - \;d\;,\;a\; + \;d\;,\;a\; + \;3d\]

5 numbers in an AP: \[a\; - \;2d\;,\;a\; - \;d\;,\;a\;,\;a\; + \;d\;,\;a\; + \;2d\]

6 numbers in an AP: \[a\; - \;5d\;,\;a\; - \;3d\;,\;a\; - \;d\;,\;a\; + \;d\;,\;a\; + \;3d\;,\;a\; + \;5d\]

  • An AP can have zero, positive or negative common difference.

  •  The sum of the two terms of an AP equidistant from the beginning & end is constant and equal to the sum of first & last terms.

  • Any term of an AP (except the first) is equal to half the sum of terms which are equidistant from it.

\[ \Rightarrow \;\;{a_n}\; = \;\dfrac{1}{2}\left( {{a_{n\; - \;k}}\; + \;{a_{n\; + \;k}}} \right)\;\;,\;k\; < \;n\]

  • \[{t_r}\; = \;{S_r}\; - \;{S_{r\; - \;1}}\]

  • If three numbers are in AP : a, b, c are in AP \[ \Rightarrow \;2b\; = \;a\; + \;c\]

  • Nth term of an AP is a linear expression in n: \[An\; + \;B\]where A is the common difference of an AP.


1.2 Geometric Progression (GP):

It is a sequence in which each term is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by a fixed number (which is constant) called common ratio. First term of GP is non zero.

Common ratio can be obtained by dividing a term by its consecutive preceding term.

If ‘a’ is the first term and ‘r’ is the common ratio then,

GP is \[a\;,ar\;,\;a{r^2}\;,\;a{r^3}\;,\;a{r^4}\;,\;.\;.\;.\;.\;.\;.\;.\;\]

Nth term of a GP: \[{t_n}\; = \;a{r^{n - 1}}\]

Sum of first N terms of a GP: \[{s_n}\; = \;\dfrac{{a\left( {1\; - \;{r^n}} \right)}}{{\left( {1\; - \;r} \right)}}\;,\;r\; \ne \;1\]

Sum of infinite GP when \[|r|\; < \;1\;\;\& \;\;n\; \to \;\infty \]

\[|r|\; < \;1\;\; \Rightarrow \;{r^n}\; \to \;0\; \Rightarrow \;{S_\infty }\; = \;\dfrac{a}{{1\; - \;r}}\]


Properties of a GP:

  • Multiplying and dividing each term of a GP by a non- zero constant results into a GP.

  • Reciprocal of terms of GP is also GP.

  • 3 consecutive terms in GP: \[\dfrac{a}{r}\;,\;a\;,\;ar\]

4 consecutive terms in GP: \[\dfrac{a}{{{r^2}}}\;,\;\dfrac{a}{r}\;,\;ar\;,\;a{r^2}\]

  • If three numbers are in GP : a, b, c are in GP \[ \Rightarrow \;{b^2}\; = \;ac\]

  • Each term of a GP raised to the same power also forms a G.P.

  • Choosing terms of GP at regular intervals also forms a GP.

  • The product of the terms equidistant from the beginning and the last is always same and is equal to the product of the first and the last term for a finite GP.

  • If \[{a_1}\;,\;{a_2}\;,{a_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{a_n}\] forms GP with non-zero and non-negative terms then\[\log {a_1}\;,\;\log {a_2}\;\log ,{a_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;\log {a_n}\] are in GP or vice versa.


2. Means:

2.1 Arithmetic Mean

When three terms are in AP, the middle term is called AM between the other two.

If a, b, c are in AP, b is AM between a and c.

If n positive terms \[{a_1}\;,\;{a_2}\;,{a_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{a_n}\] are in AP, then AM is:

\[A\; = \;\dfrac{{{a_1}\; + \;{a_2}\; + \;{a_3}\; + \;.......\; + \;{a_n}}}{n}\]


2.2 n-Arithmetic Means Between Two Numbers

If a, b are two numbers and \[a\;,\;{a_1}\;,\;{a_2}\;,{a_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{a_n}\;,\;b\]are in an AP, then

\[{a_1}\;,\;{a_2}\;,{a_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{a_n}\] are n AM’s between a and b.

\[{A_1}\; = \;a\; + \;d\;,\;{A_2}\; = \;a\; + \;2d\;,\;...........\;,\;{A_n}\; = \;a\; + \;nd\], where \[d\; = \;\dfrac{{b\; - \;a}}{{n\; + \;1}}\]

NOTE: Sum of n AM’s inserted between a and b is equal to n times a single AM between a and b.\[\Rightarrow \; \sum\limits_{r\; = \;1}^n {{A_r}}\; = \;nA\]


2.3 Geometric Mean

If \[a,{\text{ }}b,{\text{ }}c\]are in GP, then b is called GM between a and c.

So, \[{b^2}\; = \;ac\;\;or\;\;b\; = \;\sqrt {ac} \;;\;a > 0\;,\;b > 0\]


2.4 n-Geometric Means between two numbers 

If a, b are two numbers and \[a\;,\;{G_1}\;,\;{G_2}\;,{G_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{G_n}\;,\;b\]are in a GP, then

\[{G_1}\;,\;{G_2}\;,{G_3}\;,\;...............\;,\;{G_n}\] are n GM’s between a and b.

\[{G_1}\; = \;ar\;,\;{G_2}\; = \;a{r^2}\;,..........,\;{G_n}\; = \;a{r^{n\; - \;1}}\], where \[r\; = \;{\left( {\dfrac{b}{a}} \right)^{\dfrac{1}{{n\; + \;1}}}}\]

NOTE: Product of n GM’s inserted between a and b is equal to nth power of single GM between a and b. \[ \Rightarrow \;{\prod\limits_{r\; = \;1}^n {{G_r}\; = \;\left( G \right)} ^n}\]


2.5 Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic means between two given numbers

Let A, G and H be the arithmetic, geometric and harmonic mean between two integers numbers a and b.

\[ \Rightarrow \;A\; = \;\dfrac{{a\; + \;b}}{2}\;,\;G\; = \;\sqrt {ab} \;,\;H\; = \;\dfrac{{2ab}}{{a\; + \;b}}\]

The three means have following three properties:

  1. \[A\; \geqslant \;G\; \geqslant \;H\]

  2. \[{G^2}\; = \;AH\] which means that A, G, H forms a GP.

  3. Equation \[{x^2}\; - \;2Ax\; + \;{G^2}\; = \;0\] have a and b as its roots.

  4. If A, G, H are corresponding means between three given numbers a, b and c, then the equation having a, b, c as its roots is \[{x^3}\; - \;3A{x^2}\; + \;\dfrac{{3{G^2}}}{H}x\; - \;{G^3}\; = \;0\]

NOTE: Some important properties of Arithmetic & Geometric Means between two quantities:

  1. If A and G are arithmetic and geometric mean between a and b then Quadratic equation \[{x^2}\; - \;2Ax\; + \;{G^2}\; = \;0\]has a and b as its roots.

  2. If A and G are AM and GM between two numbers a and b, then

\[a\; = \;A\; + \;\sqrt {{A^2}\; - \;{G^2}} \], \[b\; = \;A\; - \;\sqrt {{A^2}\; - \;{G^2}} \]


3. Sigma Notations:

3.1 Theorems

(i) \[\sum\limits_{r\; = \;1}^n {({a_r}\; + \;{b_r})\; = \;\sum\limits_{r\; = \;1}^n {{a_r}\; + \;\sum\limits_{r\; = \;1}^n {{b_r}} } } \]

(ii) \[\sum\limits_{r\, = \;1}^n {ka\; = \;k\;\sum\limits_{r\, = \;1}^n {{a_r}} } \]

(iii) \[\sum\limits_{r\, = \;1}^n k \; = \;nk\]


4. Sum of n Terms of Some Special Sequences

4.1 Sum of first n natural numbers

\[\sum\limits_{k\, = \;1}^n k \; = \;1\; + \;2\; + \;3\; + \;.......\; + \;n\; = \;\dfrac{{n\left( {n\; + \;1} \right)}}{2}\]


4.2 Sum of squares of  first n natural numbers

\[\sum\limits_{k\, = \;1}^n {{k^2}} \; = \;{1^2}\; + \;{2^2}\; + \;{3^2}\; + \;.......\; + \;{n^2}\; = \;\dfrac{{n\left( {n\; + \;1} \right)\left( {2n\; + \;1} \right)}}{6}\]


4.3 Sum of cubes of  first n natural numbers 

\[\sum\limits_{k\, = \;1}^n {{k^3}} \; = \;{1^3}\; + \;{2^3}\; + \;{3^3}\; + \;.......\; + \;{n^3}\; = \;{\left[ {\dfrac{{n\left( {n\; + \;1} \right)}}{2}} \right]^2}\; = \;{\left[ {\sum\limits_{k\, = \;1}^n k } \right]^2}\]


5. Arithmetico-Geometric series

An arithmetic-geometric progression (A.G.P.) is a progression in which each term can be represented as the product of the terms of an arithmetic progression (AP) and a geometric progression (GP).

\[AP\;:\;1\;,\;3\;,\;5\;,\;..........\] and \[GP\;;\;1\;,\;x\;,\;{x^2}\;,........\]

\[ \Rightarrow \;\;AGP\;:\;1\;,\;3x\;,\;5{x^2},........\]


5.1 Sum of n terms of an Arithmetico-Geometric Series

${{\text{S}}_n} = {\text{a}} + ({\text{a}} + {\text{d}}){\text{r}} + ({\text{a}} + 2\;{\text{d}}){{\text{r}}^2} +  \ldots  \ldots  + $ $[a + (n - 1)d]{r^{n - 1}}$

then ${S_n} = \dfrac{a}{{1 - r}} + \dfrac{{dr\left( {1 - {r^{n - 1}}} \right)}}{{{{(1 - r)}^2}}} - \dfrac{{[a + (n - 1)d]{r^n}}}{{1 - r}},r \ne 1$


5.2 Sum to Infinity

If $|r| < 1{\text{ \& }}\;n \to \infty $, then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{n \to \infty }  = 0.\;{S_\infty } = \dfrac{a}{{1 - r}} + \dfrac{{dr}}{{{{(1 - r)}^2}}}$.


6. Harmonic Progression (HP) 

A sequence, reciprocal of whose terms forms an AP is called HP.

If the sequence ${a_1},{a_2},{a_3}, \ldots  \ldots  \ldots  \ldots  \ldots ,{a_n}$ is an HP, then

$\dfrac{1}{{{a_1}}}\;,\;\dfrac{1}{{{a_2}}}\;,\;\dfrac{1}{{{a_3}}}\;,\;.......\;,\;\dfrac{1}{{{a_n}}}$ is an AP or vice versa. There is no formula for the sum of the $n$ terms of an HP. For HP with first terms is a and second term is $b$, then ${n^{{\text{th }}}}$ term is ${t_n} = \dfrac{{ab}}{{b + (n - 1)(a - b)}}$

If \[a,\;b,\;c\] are in ${\text{HP}} \Rightarrow {\text{b}} = \dfrac{{2{\text{ac}}}}{{{\text{a}} + {\text{c}}}}$ or $\dfrac{{\text{a}}}{{\text{c}}} = \dfrac{{{\text{a}} - {\text{b}}}}{{{\text{b}} - {\text{c}}}}$.


7. Harmonic Mean

If \[a,\;b,\;c\] are in HP then, \[b\] is the HM between \[a\;\& \;c\] \[ \Rightarrow \;b\; = \;\dfrac{{2ac}}{{a\; + \;c}}\]. 


Sequence and Series Class 11 Notes

Preparing from CBSE Sequence and Series Notes helps students to understand the important topics such as A.P, G.P, harmonic progressions, the arithmetic-geometric mean, and harmonic mean. These notes help students to get a good score in examinations. Topics are explained in very easy language which helps the students to understand and revise syllabus with almost no time in  Sequences and Series Revision Notes. Students can solve any MCQs and Subjective question paper, once they are thorough with the notes. So students are advised to study Class 11 Maths Chapter 8 Notes without any confusion. Let’s look at the topics covered in these notes. 

  • Meaning of Sequence

  • What is a sequence in Math?

  • Finite Sequence

  • Infinite Sequence

  • Types of Sequence

  • Arithmetic Sequence

  • Geometric Sequence

  • Fibonacci Sequence

  • Meaning of Series

  • Notation of Series

  • Finite and Infinite Series

  • Types of Series

  • Arithmetic Series

  • Geometric Series

  • Meaning of Geometric Progression (G.P.)

  • Meaning of Arithmetic Progression (A.P.)

  • Arithmetic Mean

  • Geometric Mean

  • Relation between A.M. and G.M.

  • Special Series

  • Sum to n terms of Special Series


Meaning of Sequence

A sequence is nothing but a group of objects that follow some particular pattern. If we have some objects which are listed in some kind order so that it has 1st term, 2nd term and so on, then it is a sequence.


What is a Sequence in Math?

In Mathematics, it is defined as a group of numbers which are in an ordered form which follows a particular pattern is called Sequence. There are Finite Sequences and Infinite Sequences. The sequence which has a finite number of terms (Limited terms) is called Finite Sequence. The sequence that has an unlimited number of terms (Infinite terms) is called Infinite Sequence.


Types of Sequence

There are 3 types of sequences:

  • Arithmetic Sequence

  • Geometric Sequence

  • Fibonacci Sequence


Arithmetic Sequence

In any sequence, if the difference between every successive term is a constant then it is defined as Arithmetic Sequence. It can be in ascending or descending order, but it has to be according to a constant number.


Geometric Sequence

In any sequence, if the ratio between each successive term is constant then it is known as Geometric Sequence. It can be in ascending or descending order according to the constant ratio.

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  • Understand your strengths and weaknesses, and work to improve both.

  • If you notice any questions that seem to be critical when practicing, make a note of them. You must solve the question again later when revising this chapter; this will help you brush up on your concepts.

  • For this chapter, you should make a small formula notebook/flashcards and revise them weekly to keep them fresh in your mind.


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FAQs on Sequences and Series Class 11 Notes CBSE Maths Chapter 8 (Free PDF Download)

1. What is the key difference between a sequence and a series as covered in the Class 11 Chapter 8 Revision Notes?

A sequence is an ordered list of numbers called terms, while a series is the sum of terms of a sequence. For example, the sequence 2, 4, 6 is just the arrangement, but the series is 2 + 4 + 6 = 12.

2. What types of sequences should be the focus during quick revision according to the CBSE Class 11 syllabus?

The core types of sequences for revision include:

  • Arithmetic Progression (AP)
  • Geometric Progression (GP)
  • Harmonic Progression (HP)
  • Fibonacci Sequence

Each has unique rules for generating terms and sum calculation.

3. What are the essential formulas that should be remembered for revising Sequences and Series quickly?

Important formulas include:

  • AP nth term: an = a + (n−1)d
  • Sum of n terms of AP: Sn = (n/2)[2a + (n−1)d]
  • GP nth term: an = a·rn−1
  • Sum of n terms of GP (r ≠ 1): Sn = a(1−rn)/(1−r)
  • Sum of infinite GP (|r| < 1): S = a/(1−r)
  • Sum of first n natural numbers: S = n(n+1)/2

4. How can students structure their revision effectively for Chapter 8: Sequences and Series?

To revise efficiently, students should:

  • Start with basic definitions and types of sequences and series
  • Review important properties and formulas
  • Practice key solved examples for AP, GP, and HP
  • Summarise concepts using flashcards or a formula sheet
  • Attempt past year CBSE questions focused on series manipulations

5. What is the difference between Arithmetic Mean (A.M.), Geometric Mean (G.M.), and Harmonic Mean (H.M.), and why is it important to know in Class 11?

A.M. is the average of two numbers: (a+b)/2. G.M. is their geometric mean: √(ab). H.M. is defined as 2ab/(a+b). Understanding the differences is crucial for recognizing mean-based series and solving related problems in both AP, GP, and HP contexts on exams.

6. Which concepts from Sequences and Series are considered high priority for quick exam revision as per the 2025–26 CBSE pattern?

High-priority revision points include:

  • Finding nth term and sum of AP and GP
  • Identification and application of series (natural numbers, squares, cubes)
  • Special series like Fibonacci and arithmetico-geometric progression
  • Insertion and calculation of means between numbers
  • Standard problems involving sum of series and term positions

7. How do finite and infinite sequences differ, and what are their implications in problems from this chapter?

Finite sequences contain a limited number of terms, while infinite sequences extend without end. The nature of the sequence affects how you calculate sums: infinite GP has a sum only if |r| < 1, which is a frequent point of confusion and a key exam trap.

8. What common errors or misconceptions should students avoid during revision for Sequences and Series?

Students often:

  • Confuse formulas of AP and GP
  • Forget to check the common difference or ratio
  • Apply sum formulas for infinite series without checking convergence
  • Miss that HP is based on reciprocals forming an AP

Carefully reviewing examples and properties in revision notes helps avoid these mistakes.

9. Why is understanding the application of sequences in real-life situations emphasized in CBSE revision notes?

Sequences and series model growth patterns, investments, population studies, and scientific observations. Recognizing their real-life application builds deeper conceptual understanding, which is crucial for higher-order thinking skills and board exam success.

10. How should students prioritize topics in Sequences and Series for last-minute revision?

Begin with:

  • Formula recall (AP, GP, HP)
  • Direct formula application questions
  • Conceptual questions involving mean and special series
  • Word problems (application-based)

Save complex proofs or derivations for later unless specifically mentioned in board blueprints.