Practice Comparison of Methods - 3.5 | 3. Numerical Differentiation and Integration | Numerical Techniques
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a finite difference method used for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what we do when we can't derive a function analytically.

Question 2

Easy

Name an advantage of the trapezoidal rule.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the nature of the shape it uses for estimation.

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Question 1

What is the primary use of finite difference methods?

  • To approximate integrals
  • To approximate derivatives
  • To solve differential equations

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what finite differences are meant to calculate.

Question 2

True or False: Simpson's rule has a convergence rate of O(h^2).

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the differences in convergence rates we discussed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the derivative of f(x) = sin(x) using the central difference method at x = Ο€/4 with h = 0.01.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the value of sin(Ο€/4) and how to calculate using your methods.

Question 2

Set up an example using Simpson’s rule to approximate the integral of f(x) = xΒ² from 0 to 2 with 4 intervals.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What is the structure of Simpson's rule for multiple intervals?

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