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Sequence aplet

About the Sequence aplet

The Sequence aplet allows you to explore sequences.

You can define a sequence named, for example, U1:

•in terms of n

•in terms of U1(n–1)

•in terms of U1(n–2)

•in terms of another sequence, for example, U2(n)

•in any combination of the above.

The Sequence aplet allows you to create two types of graphs:

–A Stairsteps graph plots n on the horizontal axis and Un on the vertical axis.

–A Cobweb graph plots Un–1on the horizontal axis and Un on the vertical axis.

Getting started with the Sequence aplet

Open the Sequence aplet

The following example defines and then plots an expression in the Sequence aplet.

1. Open the Sequence aplet.

Select

Sequence

The Sequence aplet starts in the Symbolic view.

Sequence aplet

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