11.1.11 - Summary
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Explain the purpose of Heun's Method.
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges of solving ODEs directly.
What initial condition is given in our example problem?
💡 Hint: Recall what the initial value represents in an IVP.
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What is the main advantage of Heun’s Method over Euler’s Method?
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of calculating two slopes.
Is Heun's Method more stable than Euler's Method?
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of both methods.
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Using Heun's Method, determine $y(0.2)$ for the equation $ rac{dy}{dx} = 2y$ with an initial condition of $y(0) = 1$ and step size of 0.1. Show all steps.
💡 Hint: Make sure to clearly show each stage of your calculations.
Explain why Heun’s Method is classified as a second-order method and compare it to a first-order method. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Reference the definitions of order and error for both methods.
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