I have to give an example of a convergent series $\sum a_{n}$ for which $\sum a_{n}^2 $ diverges.
I think that such a series cannot exist because if $\sum a_{n}$ converges absolutely then $\sum a_{n}^2 $ will always converge right?
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I have to give an example of a convergent series $\sum a_{n}$ for which $\sum a_{n}^2 $ diverges.
I think that such a series cannot exist because if $\sum a_{n}$ converges absolutely then $\sum a_{n}^2 $ will always converge right?
Best Answer
The alternating series test gives a wealth of examples. Take $$ a_n=(-1)^n/\sqrt{n} $$ for example.