Calculus 1 : Calculus

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Example Questions

Example Question #721 : Differential Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\sin(x^2)\) and \(\displaystyle y(1)=4\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(2)\) using three steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 4.72\)

\(\displaystyle 4.61\)

\(\displaystyle 5.13\)

\(\displaystyle 4.44\)

\(\displaystyle 4.28\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 4.72\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{2-1}{3}=\frac{1}{3}\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle y_0=4\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=4+\frac{1}{3}\sin(1^2)=4.28\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=4.28+\frac{1}{3}\sin((\frac{4}{3})^2)=4.61\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=4.61+\frac{1}{3}\sin((\frac{5}{3})^2)=4.72\)

Example Question #722 : Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=4\sin(2\pi x)\) and \(\displaystyle y(1)=3\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(2.2)\) using three steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 2.42\)

\(\displaystyle 1.68\)

\(\displaystyle 3.94\)

\(\displaystyle 5.46\)

\(\displaystyle 3\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 2.42\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{2.2-1}{3}=0.4\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle y_0=3\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=3 +0.4(4sin(2\pi (1)))=3\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=3+0.4(4sin(2\pi (1.4)))=3.94\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=3.94+0.4(4sin(2\pi (1.8)))=2.42\)

Example Question #721 : Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=3^{x^2}\) and \(\displaystyle y(1)=6\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(1.3)\) using three steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6.92\)

\(\displaystyle 7.56\)

\(\displaystyle 6.68\)

\(\displaystyle 7.17\)

\(\displaystyle 7.08\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 7.17\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{1.3-1}{3}=0.1\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle y_0=6\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=6+0.1(3^{1^2})=6.3\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=6.3+0.1(3^{1.1^2})=6.68\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=6.68+0.1(3^{1.2^2})=7.17\)

Example Question #531 : How To Find Differential Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=e^{e^{e^{x}}}\) and \(\displaystyle y(0)=0\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(0.02)\) using two steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle .132\)

\(\displaystyle 7.119\)

\(\displaystyle 0.308\)

\(\displaystyle 30.776\)

\(\displaystyle 13.24\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 0.308\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{0.02-0}{2}=0.01\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=e^{e^{e^{x}}}\)

\(\displaystyle y_0=0;x_0=0\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=0+0.01e^{e^{e^{0}}}=0.152\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=0.152+0.01e^{e^{e^{0.01}}}=0.308\)

Example Question #725 : Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=4^{x^5}\) and \(\displaystyle y(1)=0\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(1.2)\) using four steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 2.088\)

\(\displaystyle 1.772\)

\(\displaystyle 3.191\)

\(\displaystyle 2\)

\(\displaystyle 0.812\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 1.772\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{1.2-1}{4}=0.05\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=4^{x^5}\)

\(\displaystyle y_0=0;x_0=1\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=0+0.05(4^{1^5})=0.2\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=0.2+0.05(4^{1.05^5})=0.493\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=0.493+0.05(4^{1.1^5})=0.959\)

\(\displaystyle y_4=0.959+0.05(4^{1.15^5})=1.772\)

Example Question #531 : How To Find Differential Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\sin(\cos(x))\) and \(\displaystyle y(3)=3\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(3.6)\) using three steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 2.665\)

\(\displaystyle 2.500\)

\(\displaystyle 3.112\)

\(\displaystyle 2.833\)

\(\displaystyle 3.254\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 2.500\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{3.6-3}{3}=0.2\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle y_0=3\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=3+0.2\sin(\cos(3))=2.833\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=2.833+0.2\sin(\cos(3.2))=2.665\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=2.665+0.2\sin(\cos(3.4))=2.500\)

 

Example Question #541 : Other Differential Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\ln(x^3)\) and \(\displaystyle y(1)=13\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(1.9)\) using three steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 15.44\)

\(\displaystyle 13.66\)

\(\displaystyle 14.12\)

\(\displaystyle 13\)

\(\displaystyle 14.89\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 13.66\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{1.9-1}{3}=0.3\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle y_0=13,x_0=1\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=13+0.3(\ln(1^3))=13\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=13+0.3(\ln(1.3^3))=13.24\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=13.24+0.3(\ln(1.6^3))=13.66\)

Example Question #541 : Other Differential Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=2^{\ln(x^4)}\) and \(\displaystyle y(1)=3\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(1.8)\) using four steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 4.46\)

\(\displaystyle 4.04\)

\(\displaystyle 5.22\)

\(\displaystyle 4.93\)

\(\displaystyle 4.78\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 4.78\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{1.8-1}{4}=0.2\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle y_0=3;x_0=1\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=3+0.2(2^{\ln(1^4)})=3.2\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=3.2+0.2(2^{\ln(1.2^4)})=3.53\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=3.53+0.2(2^{\ln(1.4^4)})=4.04\)

\(\displaystyle y_4=4.04+0.2(2^{\ln(1.6^4)})=4.78\)

Example Question #722 : Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\ln(2^{x})\) and \(\displaystyle y(0)=6\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(1.5)\) using three steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 6.347\)

\(\displaystyle 6.782\)

\(\displaystyle 6.520\)

\(\displaystyle 6.173\)

\(\displaystyle 6.999\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 6.520\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{1.5-0}{3}=0.5\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\ln(2^{x}),y_0=6,x_0=0\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=6+0.5(\ln(2^{0}))=6\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=6+0.5(\ln(2^{0.5}))=6.173\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=6.173+0.5(\ln(2^{1}))=6.520\)

 

Example Question #541 : How To Find Differential Functions

Given that \(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\sin(x^2)\) and \(\displaystyle y(0)=0\), use Euler's method to approximate \(\displaystyle y(2)\) using five steps.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 0.920\)

\(\displaystyle 0.763\)

\(\displaystyle 0.700\)

\(\displaystyle 1.424\)

\(\displaystyle 0.219\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 0.920\)

Explanation:

When using Euler's method, the first step is to calculate step size:

\(\displaystyle \Delta x =\frac{2-0}{5}=0.4\)

Now, to approximate function values using Euler's method, utilize the following formula:

\(\displaystyle y_{n+1}=y_n + \Delta x \cdot f'(x_n,y_n)\)

After that, it's merely a matter of taking the steps:

\(\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=\sin(x^2);y_0=0;x_0=0\)

\(\displaystyle y_1=0+0.4\sin(0^2)=0\)

\(\displaystyle y_2=0+0.4\sin(0.4^2)=0.064\)

\(\displaystyle y_3=0.064+0.4\sin(0.8^2)=0.303\)

\(\displaystyle y_4=0.303+0.4\sin(1.2^2)=0.700\)

\(\displaystyle y_5=0.700+0.4\sin(1.6^2)=0.920\)

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