4.3 - Runge-Kutta Methods
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What is the main advantage of using the Runge-Kutta methods over Euler's method?
💡 Hint: Think about how many slopes are calculated in RK methods.
Define the term ODE.
💡 Hint: Look at how ODEs are characterized.
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What is the primary method used in RK4 for approximating the solution?
💡 Hint: Recall how many slopes RK4 involves.
True or False: RK4 is less accurate than Euler's method.
💡 Hint: Remember the concepts compared in accuracy.
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For the ODE dy/dt = -2y with y(0) = 1, calculate the first three RK4 iterations using h = 0.1.
💡 Hint: Follow RK4 formulas closely for accuracy.
Explain the conditions under which RK4 may not be appropriate and suggest alternatives.
💡 Hint: Consider types of ODEs and their specific behaviors.
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