4.2.1 - The Euler Method Formula
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What is Euler's method used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we can't find an analytical solution.
What does the step size 'h' represent?
💡 Hint: It's like how far apart each time step in our calculations.
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What is the primary use of Euler's method?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of numerical methods.
True or false: The accuracy of Euler's method increases with larger step sizes.
💡 Hint: Remember how step sizes affect approximation.
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Apply Euler's method to solve dy/dt = y^2 with the initial condition y(0) = 1 and a step size of 0.1 for five iterations. Discuss the behavior of the function.
💡 Hint: Watch how rapidly y increases—this reveals the function's behavior!
Investigate what happens if the step size h = 0.5 is used instead of 0.1 for dy/dt = -y. Compare the results and discuss accuracy.
💡 Hint: Consider how taking larger steps might skip important changes in the function's behavior.
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