13.7 - Numerical Methods (Brief Overview)
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of numerical methods?
💡 Hint: Think about problems where analytical solutions are impossible.
Name one numerical method used to solve PDEs.
💡 Hint: What techniques help us solve equations?
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What numerical method approximates derivatives by using a grid?
💡 Hint: Think about grid representation of continuous functions.
True or False: Iterative methods can be more efficient than direct methods for large systems.
💡 Hint: Consider memory usage in computations.
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Using the Finite Difference Method, set up a grid for solving the Laplace equation on a rectangular domain with specific boundary values and calculate approximations for internal grid points.
💡 Hint: Remember to define the grid carefully and set boundary conditions accurately.
Explain how the choice of iterative method can affect the efficiency of solving a large system of equations derived from a discretized PDE.
💡 Hint: Consider practical scenarios where these methods would be employed in computation.
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