2.4.1 - How the Secant Method Works
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Define the Secant Method in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how it uses two initial values.
What is needed to start the Secant Method?
💡 Hint: Consider the starting points required.
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What is the primary advantage of the Secant Method compared to Newton-Raphson?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes it different from Newton-Raphson.
True or False: The Secant Method requires only one initial guess.
💡 Hint: Recall how many guesses are necessary.
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Use the Secant Method on the function f(x) = cos(x) - x starting with x0 = 0 and x1 = 1. Show the first three iterations.
💡 Hint: Begin with the known values and keep applying the formula.
Discuss a scenario where the Secant Method might fail to converge, using a specific function as an example.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of the function around the initial guesses.
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