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Chapter 2 Numerical solutions(incomplete).notebook February 03, 2020
2. Numerical Solutions of Equations
Reminder: for a continuous f(x) in an interval [a, b] if f(a)
has a different sign than f(b)
There is at least 1 root of f(x) in the interval [a, b]
2.1 Interval Bisection
METHOD:
1. We find an interval where f(x) changes sign, hence there is a root.
2. We find its midpoint and check the sign and use the appropriate
half as a better approximation (midpoint c=(a+b)/2)
3. Repeat until the required accuracy is obtained.
Example 1
b att b C
I 2 1.5 1.751 0.911
1.5 2 1.75 1.8751 0.0298
175 2 1.875
2 1.875 0.18
2.2 Linear Interpolation
Method:
1. Find an interval [a, b] in which the root lies (sign
change)
2. Use linear interpolation (similar triangles) so that:
solving for c we obtain:
3. Check the sign of f(c) and use the appropriate interval
as a better approximation.
4. Repeat until the required accuracy is obtained
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Example 2:
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F1 Chapter 2 Numerical solutions(incomplete).notebook February 03, 2020
2.3 The NewtonRaphson process
Method:
1. Find an interval [a, b] in which the root ties (sign
change)
2. For f(x)=0 and considering x0, we use the iteration:
GIVEN!
to obtain a better approximation.
3. Repeat
Notes:
1. It is the fastest of all numerical methods
2. Unlike the previous 2 there is a possibility of failure
It is best to use a very good last approximation
Example 3:
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b xo 1.2
0.072
o
I e2 5.32
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