Why does 1/n^p when p<1 or equal to 1 diverge, but converge when p>1? P-Series proof!

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
13th Edition
ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
Publisher:Swokowski
Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.3: Geometric Sequences
Problem 49E
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Why does 1/n^p when p<1 or equal to 1 diverge, but converge when p>1?

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