11.1.10 - Applications
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Practice Questions
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What is Heun's Method primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of equations we solve with numerical methods.
Name one advantage of using Heun's Method over Euler's Method.
💡 Hint: Consider what accuracy means in the context of numerical solutions.
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What kind of method is Heun's Method?
💡 Hint: Recall the classification of numerical methods based on their order.
True or False: Heun's Method requires only one evaluation per step.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps involved in predicting and correcting.
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Challenge Problems
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Using Heun’s Method, solve the ODE dy/dx = y with the initial condition y(0) = 1 over the interval [0, 0.5] with a step size of 0.1. What is the estimated value at y(0.5)?
💡 Hint: Don't forget to update y at each step using the method.
Discuss the applicability of Heun's Method in stiff ODEs and propose an alternative method. What is the reasoning behind your choice?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of stiff equations relating to rapid changes.
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