Practice Runge-Kutta Methods - 7.2.4 | 7. Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Runge-Kutta methods?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about their role when analytical solutions are unavailable.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of RK4 over Euler's method.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how repeatedly calculating slopes helps.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of the RK4 method compared to Euler's method?

  • It is simpler
  • It has lower accuracy
  • It is more accurate without small step sizes

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how more calculations lead to improved estimates.

Question 2

True or False: Runge-Kutta methods are best suited for only linear ODEs.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the versatility of these methods.

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Question 1

Using RK4, approximate the solution to dy/dx = -2y + 1 with y(0) = 0, step size h = 0.1. Perform 5 iterations.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Make sure to use the function correctly for each k calculation.

Question 2

Discuss potential drawbacks of using RK4 in specific scenarios. Provide an example where it might fail or be less efficient.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the characteristics of different ODEs and how they impact method choice.

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