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Question 1
Easy
What is the initial guess in the Newton-Raphson method?
💡 Hint: It's the starting point for the iterations.
Question 2
Easy
State the formula used in the Newton-Raphson method.
💡 Hint: It's a relationship involving the function and its derivative.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the role of the initial guess in the Newton-Raphson method?
- It determines convergence
- It has no effect
- It calculates the derivative
💡 Hint: Think about the relation of the guess to the function's behavior.
Question 2
True or False: The Newton-Raphson method always guarantees convergence regardless of the initial guess.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how sensitive the method is to initial conditions.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Use the Newton-Raphson method to find the square root of 3 starting from an initial guess of 1.5. Show your calculations until convergence.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to check for convergence by calculating the difference!
Question 2
Explain under what conditions the Newton-Raphson method could fail using an example such as f(x) = x^3.
💡 Hint: What happens at critical points?
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