Assignment No.

2
Subject: Numerical Methods
Date: 29-11-2013 Date of Submission: 02-01-2014

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Question 1.

The observed values of functions are respectively 168,

120, 72, and 63 at four positions 3, 7, 9 and 10 of an independent variable. What is the best estimate you can give for value of function at position 6 of an independent variable. Question 2. Find polynomial of lowest possible degree which respectively by using

assumes values 3, 12, 15, and -2 when Newtons divided difference formula.

Question 3. Calculate first three derivatives from data, and Question 4. Question 5. Prove that: ( )

Derive a formula for Simpsons Rule.

Question 6.

Evaluate,

by using

a. Trapezoidal rule b. Simpsons 1/3 rule c. Simpsons 3/8 rule, and Compare the result with its actual value. Question 7. The table below gives the values of distance travelled by a car at various time intervals during the initial running. Time, t(s) 5 6 7 8 9 Distance travelled, 10.0 14.5 19.5 25.5 32.0 s(t) in km Estimate velocity at Question 8. is given by: The distance covered by an aeroplane from t=8s to t=30s [ { } ]

Use Simpsons 1/3 Rule to find approximate value of x. Question 9. Construct a Lagrange interpolating polynomial for the function, choosing the points:

Question 10. Apply the three point central difference formula to obtain estimates of the first derivatives of the following functions at a. b. c. d. e.