5.1.2.1.2 - Transcendental Equations
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What is the main difference between algebraic and transcendental equations?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of functions involved.
What is required for the Bisection Method to start?
💡 Hint: Consider under what conditions the root exists.
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What type of equations involve non-algebraic functions?
💡 Hint: Focus on the equation type that is not polynomial.
True or False: The Bisection Method can guarantee finding a root as long as the function is continuous in the chosen interval.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of continuous functions.
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For the equation x^2 - 3 = 0, demonstrate using the Bisection method starting from [1, 2] to reach a root to two decimal places.
💡 Hint: Narrow down in each step based on function signs.
Use the Newton-Raphson method for f(x) = e^x - 2 while starting with an initial guess of x=0. How many iterations will it take to achieve an accuracy of 10^-5?
💡 Hint: Calculate function values and update using the tangent each step.
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