2.5 - Fixed-Point Iteration
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What is the purpose of fixed-point iteration?
💡 Hint: Think about how roots are essential in equations.
What must be true for the derivative |g'(x)| for convergence?
💡 Hint: What’s that condition called in the context of iteration?
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What is the first step in fixed-point iteration?
💡 Hint: What form does our equation need to take?
True or False: The fixed-point iteration method requires derivatives to find roots.
💡 Hint: Is this method dependent on knowing slopes or not?
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Propose a fixed-point iteration method for f(x) = e^x - x^2 and discuss its potential convergence issues.
💡 Hint: Always let's analyze the value of g and how it’s reactive to x.
Evaluate the effectiveness of fixed-point iteration in comparison to the Newton-Raphson method for the function f(x) = x^2 - 2. What might lead one to choose one method over another?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where one would need accuracy quickly versus a simple calculation.
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