Practice - Global Truncation Error (GTE) - 17..1.3
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Practice Questions
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Define Global Truncation Error.
💡 Hint: Think about how errors accumulate in numerical methods.
What does the order of a method indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between step size and accuracy.
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What does Global Truncation Error (GTE) refer to?
💡 Hint: It involves the total action of many steps.
True or False: Higher order methods always lead to less error.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between accuracy and computational costs.
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You have a numerical method of order 3. If the step size is reduced by half, what happens to GTE?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula involving the order of the method.
A simulation in engineering requires precise results. Discuss how you would choose between a second-order and a fourth-order numerical method considering GTE.
💡 Hint: Think about the context of use and available resources.
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