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Divergence of the Series 1/(n ln n)

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Determine whether \( \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n \ln n} \) converges.
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Tests the ability to apply the integral test, verify its conditions, and evaluate an improper integral using substitution.

This is a classic example in Calculus II courses when introducing the Integral Test, demonstrating a series that diverges very slowly.