6.3 - Nonlinear Programming (NLP)
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Practice Questions
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Define Nonlinear Programming.
💡 Hint: Think about how nonlinear functions differ from linear ones.
What are the types of constraints in an NLP problem?
💡 Hint: Recall the general characteristics of both types.
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What does NLP stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of functions involved in NLP.
True or False: Gradient Descent can find a global optimum.
💡 Hint: Think about the topology of a function.
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Consider a company aiming to maximize its profit function f(x, y) = -x^2 - y^2 + 4x + 4y with constraints x + y ≤ 5, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0. Identify the optimal points.
💡 Hint: Contrast the function's peaks and ensure they are within the defined region.
Design a nonlinear function to model the cost (C) of manufacturing with respect to the number of products (x) produced when considering factors like machine wear: C(x) = 0.1x^3 - 2x^2 + 50x.
💡 Hint: Consider how different production quantities affect costs nonlinearly.
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