9 - Numerical Solutions of ODEs
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for Euler's Method?
💡 Hint: Think about how the next value relates to the current value and the slope.
What does the step size \( h \) represent?
💡 Hint: It helps you determine how close each point is together.
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What is the main principle of Euler's Method?
💡 Hint: Remember how the method draws straight lines between calculated points.
True or False: Euler's Method can diverge quickly for stiff ODEs.
💡 Hint: Consider how stiffness affects the stability of differential equations.
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Determine the values of y using Euler's Method for the equation \( \frac{dy}{dx}=y-x^2 \) with \( y(0) = 0.5 \) for \( x = 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 \), using \( h = 0.1 \).
💡 Hint: Keep track of your slopes while recalculating your y-values step by step.
Analyze the behavior of Euler's method when applied to a stiff equation. Propose a modification or alternative approach to maintain stability.
💡 Hint: Think of how stability is crucial in maintaining accuracy in stiff equations.
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