What is the difference between arithmetic and geometric sequences?
The key difference between arithmetic and geometric sequences lies in how the terms are generated. In an Arithmetic Progression (AP) , the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant, referred to as the common difference. In contrast, a Geometric Progression (GP) is defined by a constant ratio between consecutive terms, known as the common ratio. These differences in structure give rise to different formulas and methods for calculating terms and sums in each sequence.