2.3 - Newton-Raphson Method
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula used in the Newton-Raphson method?
💡 Hint: Look for the iterative formula involving function value and its derivative.
What does it mean for a method to have quadratic convergence?
💡 Hint: Think about the speed of getting closer to the answer.
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What is the primary purpose of the Newton-Raphson method?
💡 Hint: Think about what the method is used for in calculus.
True or False: The Newton-Raphson method will always converge to a root regardless of the initial guess.
💡 Hint: Consider how starting points affect other iterative methods you've learned.
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Using the function f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 3, start with an initial guess of x0 = 1. Perform two iterations and show your work.
💡 Hint: Focus on plugging values into the formula accurately.
Demonstrate your understanding of why convergence may fail with a poorly chosen initial guess for f(x) = cos(x) - x, with starting points x0 = 1.5 and x0 = 0.5. Discuss the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Graphing the function helps visualize its roots and the steepness of slopes.
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