Practice Finite Differences - 1.1 | 1. Finite Differences | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for the forward difference?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the function values change with a small increment.

Question 2

Easy

What is the backward difference at point x?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the value at the current point and the previous point.

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Question 1

What does the forward difference measure?

  • Decrease in function value
  • Change in function value as x increases
  • Average change

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the forward difference formula.

Question 2

True or False: The central difference provides less accuracy than the forward and backward differences.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the definitions of each type of difference.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the function f(x) = sin(x) at x = 0, Ο€/6, Ο€/3, Ο€/2, find the first forward differences.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Substitute the values of sin function at the mentioned points.

Question 2

Derive the central difference formula from the definitions of forward and backward differences.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the symmetrical nature of central differences.

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