Practice Newton’s Backward Difference Formula for Derivatives - 3.3 | 3. Numerical Differentiation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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3.3 - Newton’s Backward Difference Formula for Derivatives

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the basic formula for the first derivative at the end of the data set using backward difference?

💡 Hint: Think about how we represent the operation of difference.

Question 2

Easy

Define round-off error in the context of numerical methods.

💡 Hint: It involves how calculations can deviate due to limited digits.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the backward difference formula estimate?

  • Integrals
  • First and second derivatives
  • Functions

💡 Hint: Remember what numerical differentiation is used for.

Question 2

True or False: Backward difference uses earlier data points in calculations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about which end of the dataset it targets.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a table of values for a function at points (2, 0.9), (2.2, 1.7), (2.4, 2.5), calculate the first derivative at the last point (2.4) using backward difference.

💡 Hint: Fill in the required y-values from your table.

Question 2

In a physics experiment, the acceleration of an object at different time intervals is recorded. Apply backward difference to find the changes in acceleration at the last recorded time.

💡 Hint: Set up your calculations step-by-step with the values.

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