7.2.5 - Taylor Series Method
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Define the Taylor Series Method.
💡 Hint: Think about how functions can be expressed as sums.
What is the role of 'h' in the Taylor Series Method?
💡 Hint: Consider how far we move from our starting point.
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What does the Taylor Series Method primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think about what a series is used for.
True or False: The Taylor Series requires symbolic differentiation.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps needed to formulate the series.
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Use the Taylor Series Method to approximate cos(π/4) at x=0 up to the third derivative. What is the value?
💡 Hint: Recall the derivatives of cos(x) at x=0, and plug those into the Taylor expansion.
Demonstrate when the trade-off of using Taylor Series (accuracy vs. computation) might be particularly evident in ODE solutions using a specific example of a non-linear ODE.
💡 Hint: Think of simple cases versus more complex ones.
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