Practice Interpolation & Numerical Methods - 1 | 1. Finite Differences | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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1 - Interpolation & Numerical Methods

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of a finite difference?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how one value differs from another.

Question 2

Easy

Calculate the forward difference Ξ”f(1) when f(1)=1 and f(2)=8.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the formula for forward difference.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does Ξ”f represent?

  • The change in function value
  • The total value of a function
  • The function itself

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's about the change between two points.

Question 2

True or False: The backward difference only uses future value data.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on which values are involved.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Use finite differences to derive the second-order link function from known values at three points: (1, 1), (2, 8), (3, 27).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how differences build upon each other visually.

Question 2

Given data points are not equally spaced, explain how you would adapt Newton's backward interpolation formula.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the key differences in how you find u.

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