Divergent Sequence
Definition
A divergent sequence is a sequence of numbers that does not approach any specific value as the terms go to infinity.
Analogy
Imagine you are throwing darts at a dartboard randomly. No matter how many times you throw, your darts never seem to get closer and closer to hitting one particular spot on the board.
Related terms
Convergent Sequence: A convergent sequence is a sequence of numbers that approaches a specific value as the terms go to infinity.
Infinite Series: An infinite series is an expression representing an infinite sum of terms in a given sequence.
Oscillating Sequence: An oscillating sequence alternates between two or more values without approaching any specific value.
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