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Quick questions on Further numerical methods: Newton-Raphson and Simpson's rule - Edexcel A-Level Further Maths
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What is simpson's rule strip count?Show answer
Simpson's rule requires an even number of strips (an odd number of ordinates); an odd number of strips cannot be paired into parabolas.
What is q1?Show answer
Write down the Newton-Raphson iteration formula. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Why must Simpson's rule use an even number of strips? [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Estimate the root of near with one Newton-Raphson step. [3 marks]
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