13.5 - Applications of Runge–Kutta Methods
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What is the primary purpose of Runge-Kutta methods?
💡 Hint: Think about how we handle equations that we can't solve analytically.
Name one application of Runge-Kutta methods in engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where models evolve over time.
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Which Runge-Kutta method provides the highest accuracy?
💡 Hint: Remember how many points each method evaluates!
Runge-Kutta methods are used primarily to solve which of the following?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of equations they are specifically meant to handle.
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Consider a damped harmonic oscillator described by the equation 'm * x'' = -k * x - c * x' where m is the mass, k is the spring constant, and c is the damping coefficient. Describe how you would set up the RK4 method to simulate its behavior over time, given initial conditions.
💡 Hint: Start by clearly defining your variables and initial values!
A financial model for stock price evolution is given by the differential equation 'dy/dt = r * y', where r is the rate of return. Apply the RK2 method to approximate the stock price at t = 1 year given y(0) = 100 and r = 0.05.
💡 Hint: Calculate your k values properly and follow through the RK2 steps!
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