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What is Euler's method primarily used for?

Approximating solutions to diff. eqns.

In the basic Euler formula yr+1=yr+hf(xr,yr)y_{r+1} = y_r + hf(x_r, y_r), what does hh represent?

The step length

What does f(xr,yr)f(x_r, y_r) represent in Euler's method?

The gradient at point (xr,yr)(x_r, y_r)

How does reducing the step length hh affect accuracy?

Produces more accurate results

Where are Euler approximations positioned when the curve is concave?

Above the curve

What is the formula for relative error?

(approx. - exact) / exact

What makes the improved Euler method more accurate?

Uses average of 2 gradients

In improved Euler, what is the formula for yr+1y_{r+1}?

yr+12(k1+k2)y_r + \frac{1}{2}(k_1 + k_2)

What is the midpoint method formula?

yr+1=yr1+2hf(xr,yr)y_{r+1} = y_{r-1} + 2hf(x_r, y_r)

If only given (x0,y0)(x_0, y_0) for midpoint method, what must you do first?

Use basic Euler to find y1y_1

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