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Why are numerical methods used in engineering?
Why are numerical methods used in engineering?
Which numerical method involves finding the roots of an equation?
Which numerical method involves finding the roots of an equation?
What was the first numerical analysis mentioned in the text?
What was the first numerical analysis mentioned in the text?
In numerical methods, which type deals with solving systems of linear algebraic equations?
In numerical methods, which type deals with solving systems of linear algebraic equations?
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What is the main purpose of using numerical methods according to the text?
What is the main purpose of using numerical methods according to the text?
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Why are mathematical models important in science and engineering?
Why are mathematical models important in science and engineering?
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What is the key difference between linear and non-linear equations?
What is the key difference between linear and non-linear equations?
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Which principle is applicable to linear equations but not to non-linear equations?
Which principle is applicable to linear equations but not to non-linear equations?
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What type of equations involve a variable slope value and a graph that is not a straight line?
What type of equations involve a variable slope value and a graph that is not a straight line?
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Which mathematical method is crucial before constructing a numerical method to solve a problem?
Which mathematical method is crucial before constructing a numerical method to solve a problem?
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What is an essential application of numerical methods in scientific computing?
What is an essential application of numerical methods in scientific computing?
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In terms of predicting crime through numerical methods, what does the analysis of data enable?
In terms of predicting crime through numerical methods, what does the analysis of data enable?
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Study Notes
Numerical Methods
- Numerical methods involve using simple arithmetic operations to solve complex mathematical problems by formulating models of physical situations.
History of Numerical Analysis
- The first numerical analysis is the Babylonian approximation.
Types of Numerical Methods
- Methods for finding the roots of an equation: bisection method, Regula-Falsi method, Secant method, Newton's method, and Fixed-point iteration method.
- Methods for solving systems of linear algebraic equations.
- Interpolation and regression analysis.
- Numerical differentiation.
- Numerical integration.
- Solution of differential equations.
- Solution of matrix problems.
- Solution of boundary value problems.
Need for Numerical Methods
- Mathematical models are central to science and engineering.
- Some models have closed-form solutions, but they can be too costly to be practical.
- All models can be solved computationally, providing useful results.
Why Numerical Methods are Used in Engineering
- Engineers use mathematical modeling, including equations and data, to describe and predict system behavior.
- Computers provide accurate results and are widely available and affordable.
- Many software packages are available for solving problems.
Steps Involved in Solving Numerical Methods
- Formulation of mathematical method.
- Construction of an appropriate numerical method.
- Implementation of the numerical method.
- Obtaining solutions by solving.
Applications of Numerical Methods
- Weather forecasting: uses Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) techniques, based on atmospheric gases and fluid flow.
- Scientific computing: computes integrals and derivatives, solves differential equations, and performs root finding and numerical optimization.
- Estimation of ocean currents: models ocean circulation to estimate ocean currents.
Linear Equations
- A simple linear equation is of the form y = mx + c.
- Linear equations have a constant slope value and a degree of 1.
- Superposition principle applies to systems characterized by linear equations.
- The output of a linear system is directly proportional to its input.
Non-Linear Equations
- A simple non-linear equation is of the form ax2 + by2 = c.
- Non-linear equations have a variable slope value and a degree of at least 2.
- Superposition principle does not apply to systems characterized by non-linear equations.
- The input and output of a non-linear system are not directly related.
Applications of Numerical Methods (continued)
- Modelling of airplane: uses numerical simulations for aircraft wing design and predicts flying qualities using neural networks pilot model.
- Crime detection: uses numerical methods to predict crime by analyzing data.
- Heat equation: solves problems involving heat equations in science and engineering fields.
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Learn about the history, approach, and types of numerical methods used in solving complex mathematical problems. Dive into techniques for finding roots of equations and more.
