Practice Fourth-Order Runge-Kutta Method (RK4) - 7.2.4.1 | 7. Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for k1 in the RK4 method?

💡 Hint: Think about the initial point and function used.

Question 2

Easy

What does the step size (h) represent in numerical methods?

💡 Hint: It's how far you move in x-direction at each step.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of using the RK4 method over simpler methods?

  • It requires less computation
  • It gives more accurate results
  • It is easier to implement

💡 Hint: Think of the number of calculations involved.

Question 2

True or False: The RK4 method approximates ODE solutions using four slope calculations per step.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Count the slopes used.

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Question 1

Evaluate the first three steps of RK4 for the system dy/dx = 3y - 2, given y(0)=1 and a step size of h=0.1. Provide the calculated y-values.

💡 Hint: Follow each calculation step carefully for precision.

Question 2

Discuss the effects of increasing the step size h on the accuracy of the RK4 method, and provide an example where this could cause significant error.

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of approximating functions on large intervals.

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