Practice Newton’s Forward Difference Formula for Derivatives - 3.2 | 3. Numerical Differentiation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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3.2 - Newton’s Forward Difference Formula for Derivatives

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main advantage of numerical differentiation?

💡 Hint: Think about situations where analytic methods fail.

Question 2

Easy

What does the parameter h represent in the formulas?

💡 Hint: Consider the term equal spacing among data points.

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Question 1

What does the forward difference formula approximate?

  • The second derivative
  • The first derivative
  • A function's value

💡 Hint: Consider what derivative is calculated right after the forward differences.

Question 2

True or False: Newton's Forward Difference formula can only be used if function values are given at equally spaced intervals.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how we derive our differences.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the function values: f(2) = 8, f(2.1) = 8.2, f(2.2) = 8.8, estimate the first and second derivatives at x=2.1 using the forward difference formula.

💡 Hint: Ensure you're keeping track of your spacing and scaling by h appropriately.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of using numerical differentiation in experimental data that possesses high levels of noise. What strategies can mitigate the impact on error?

💡 Hint: Consider data collection methods that enhance the quality of measurements.

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