Practice Example Problems - 1.1.7 | 1. Finite Differences | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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Question 1

Easy

Define a finite difference.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we determine changes in function values.

Question 2

Easy

What is the formula for the first forward difference?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how you calculate the change in function value.

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Question 1

What is the first forward difference for f(1) if f(1)=1 and f(2)=8?

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at the values of f at points 1 and 2.

Question 2

True or False: The second forward difference is calculated from the first forward differences.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how the terms relate to each other.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the first and second forward differences for the function defined at points x = 2, 4, 6, 8 with values 3, 12, 27, 48.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the same forward difference formulas.

Question 2

Explain the significance of finite differences in the derivation of numerical differentiation techniques.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make connections between finite differences and slope calculations!

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