11.1.9 - Limitations
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What is the primary advantage of using Heun's Method over Euler’s method?
💡 Hint: Think of the steps involved in Heun's Method.
State one limitation of Heun's Method.
💡 Hint: Consider what this means for computational efficiency.
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What is one main feature of Heun's Method?
💡 Hint: Think about the steps Heun's uses.
True or False: Heun's Method is suitable for all types of ordinary differential equations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations mentioned.
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You are tasked with simulating a system governed by a stiff ODE. Describe the difficulties you may encounter when using Heun's Method and suggest alternative approaches.
💡 Hint: Consider what stiffness means in numerical terms.
Given a highly nonlinear system, you have to simulate using both Heun's and a higher-order Runge-Kutta method. Compare their effectiveness and provide an analysis of their convergence behaviors.
💡 Hint: Think about how error estimates differ in their effectiveness.
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