Numerical Analysis in Engineering Physics
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What is the main goal of numerical analysis?

  • To develop efficient algorithms for computing precise numerical values of mathematical quantities (correct)
  • To develop algorithms for computing visual, not numerical, representations
  • To develop approximate algorithms for computing imprecise numerical values
  • To develop algorithms for computing qualitative, not quantitative, values
  • What are the four key sources of errors in any numerical computation?

  • Inexactness of mathematical model, errors in measurements, round-off errors, and approximations (correct)
  • Errors in model, inexact measurements, round-off errors, and approximations
  • Inexactness of measurements, round-off errors, approximations, and precision
  • Inexactness of physical phenomenon, errors in computer arithmetic, approximations, and accuracy
  • What causes the error in a computed result in numerical computation?

  • Errors in the data only
  • Errors in the data, errors in the method, or both (correct)
  • Errors in the method only
  • Errors in the algorithm used
  • What are the types of errors encountered in numerical computation?

    <p>Accuracy and precision errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are significant figures used for in numerical computation?

    <p>To indicate the precision of a measured or calculated quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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