The series is .

Integral test :

If is positive, continuous and decreasing for and , then and either both converge or both diverge.

The integral series is .

The summation notation of series is .

Let the function be .

Find the derivative of the function.

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for .

is positive, continuous and decreasing for .

satisfies the conditions of Integral Test.

Integral Test is applicable for the series.

Integral test:

Consider .

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Consider integral .

Power rule of integration: .

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Therefore, the series diverges.

The series diverges.