2.2 - Bisection Method
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Practice Questions
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What is the Bisection Method used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what roots mean.
Give an example of a function where you can use the Bisection Method.
💡 Hint: Consider quadratic functions.
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What must be true for the Bisection Method to be applicable?
💡 Hint: Recall the sign change condition.
True or False: The Bisection Method will always provide the exact root of a function.
💡 Hint: Consider how the method narrows down the interval.
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Using the Bisection Method, determine the root of the function f(x) = e^(-x) - x by starting with the interval [0, 1]. Describe each step.
💡 Hint: Check how the signs change at your calculated midpoints.
Compare the efficiency of the Bisection Method to the Newton-Raphson Method for a simple quadratic function. Consider starting conditions for both methods.
💡 Hint: Reflect on which method converges faster and under what conditions.
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