Practice Limitations - 11.1.9 | 11. Heun’s Method | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary advantage of using Heun's Method over Euler’s method?

💡 Hint: Think of the steps involved in Heun's Method.

Question 2

Easy

State one limitation of Heun's Method.

💡 Hint: Consider what this means for computational efficiency.

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Question 1

What is one main feature of Heun's Method?

  • It uses one slope
  • It requires two function evaluations
  • It only works for linear ODEs

💡 Hint: Think about the steps Heun's uses.

Question 2

True or False: Heun's Method is suitable for all types of ordinary differential equations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations mentioned.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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