7.2.4 - Runge-Kutta Methods
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What is the purpose of the Runge-Kutta methods?
💡 Hint: Think about their role when analytical solutions are unavailable.
Name one advantage of RK4 over Euler's method.
💡 Hint: Consider how repeatedly calculating slopes helps.
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What is the main benefit of the RK4 method compared to Euler's method?
💡 Hint: Think about how more calculations lead to improved estimates.
True or False: Runge-Kutta methods are best suited for only linear ODEs.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of these methods.
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Using RK4, approximate the solution to dy/dx = -2y + 1 with y(0) = 0, step size h = 0.1. Perform 5 iterations.
💡 Hint: Make sure to use the function correctly for each k calculation.
Discuss potential drawbacks of using RK4 in specific scenarios. Provide an example where it might fail or be less efficient.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of different ODEs and how they impact method choice.
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