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RK4 Example

4.3.4 - RK4 Example

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Question 1 Easy

What is the step size used in the RK4 example?

💡 Hint: Look at the example step size mentioned.

Question 2 Easy

How many k-values are computed in the RK4 method?

💡 Hint: Recall the number of slopes we use in RK4 to enhance accuracy.

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Question 1

What is the formula to compute k1 in the RK4 method?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the function and its derivative.

Question 2

True or False: The RK4 method is less accurate than Euler's method.

💡 Hint: Consider what additional calculations RK4 performs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the ODE dy/dt = -2y with y(0) = 1 and h = 0.1, compute the first two steps using the RK4 method.

💡 Hint: Remember to apply the RK4 formula for each slope!

Challenge 2 Hard

How would increasing the step size to h = 0.5 affect the outcome of the RK4 approximation for dy/dt = y?

💡 Hint: Think about how RK4 approximates the curve of the function.

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