Practice Gauss–Seidel Method - 25.14.2 | 25. Solutions of Linear Systems: Existence, Uniqueness, General Form | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is the primary advantage of the Gauss-Seidel Method over the Jacobi Method?

💡 Hint: Think about how each method updates its estimates.

Question 2

Easy

Define what is meant by a diagonally dominant matrix.

💡 Hint: Consider how the coefficients compare to each other in the rows.

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Question 1

What does the Gauss-Seidel Method improve on compared to the Jacobi Method?

  • It uses older values
  • It uses updated values during iteration
  • It is slower

💡 Hint: Think about how each method handles the newly calculated values.

Question 2

True or False: The Gauss-Seidel Method always converges regardless of the matrix.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the special conditions required for convergence.

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Question 1

Given the following system of equations, apply the Gauss-Seidel Method. Show your iterations and convergence: 5x + 2y = 12, 3x + 4y = 10.

💡 Hint: Keep checking new values against a threshold for convergence.

Question 2

Discuss a scenario in engineering where the Gauss-Seidel Method is preferred over direct methods. Explain why.

💡 Hint: Think about the computational limits of direct methods like Gaussian elimination.

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