Practice - Global Truncation Error (GTE) - 17.1.1.2.2
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Practice Questions
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What does Global Truncation Error (GTE) refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens as we add steps in a numerical method.
What is the primary formula connecting GTE and LTE?
💡 Hint: Consider how we calculate total error based on single step errors!
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What is Global Truncation Error (GTE)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you keep approximating.
True or False: GTE is independent of the step size used in the numerical method.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between step size and error.
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Consider a numerical method with a high order, how would you adjust your approach to maintain low GTE while solving complex ODEs?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the function’s responsiveness and detail when changing steps.
Given an ODE solved using Euler's method yielding GTE as O(h), derive the implications on choosing h for an error threshold of 0.01.
💡 Hint: How does the total error influence your step sizes?
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