Master Single-Step Methods for Numerical Solution of ODEs

Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a single-step method for numerically solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs)?

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Uses only the current solution and past information to predict the next solution value.

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Only applicable to linear ODEs

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Always more accurate than multistep methods

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Requires solving a system of equations

Question 2

The modified Euler's method, also known as the improved Euler's method, utilizes which technique to predict the next solution value?

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A weighted average of the current and previous slopes

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Only the current slope

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A random slope

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Only the previous slope

Question 3

Which of the Runge-Kutta methods is of the highest order, resulting in improved accuracy?

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Runge-Kutta 4 (RK4)

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Runge-Kutta 2 (RK2)

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Euler's method

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Modified Euler's method

Question 4

One of the potential limitations of single-step methods is that they can exhibit:

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Instability for certain ODEs

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Applicability only to linear ODEs

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Requirement to solve a system of equations

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Always lower accuracy compared to multistep methods

Question 5

In the context of numerical analysis, what is the primary purpose of a stability condition?

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To ensure that the numerical solution remains bounded and does not diverge

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To simplify the implementation of the method

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To determine the optimal step size

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To guarantee that the solution is accurate

Question 6

Which of the following describes the stability condition for the modified Euler's method?

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|r|h < 2

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|r|h = 2

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|r|h > 2

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No stability condition

Question 7

In the context of single-step methods, what is a key difference between explicit and implicit methods?

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Explicit methods do not require solving a system of equations, unlike implicit methods.

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There is no difference between explicit and implicit single-step methods.

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Explicit methods are only suitable for linear ODEs, whereas implicit methods can handle nonlinear ODEs.

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Implicit methods are always more accurate than explicit methods.

Question 8

What is the standard form of a single-step method for numerically solving an ordinary differential equation (ODE)?

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y_{n+1} = y_n + h * f(t_n, y_n)

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y_{n+1} = h * f(t_n, y_n)

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y_{n+1} = y_n + h * f(t_{n+1}, y_{n+1})

Question 9

Which of the following accurately describes the order of accuracy of Euler's method?

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First-order

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Second-order

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Fourth-order

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Third-order

Question 10

Which measure is used to quantify the error associated with single-step methods?

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Local truncation error

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Accumulated error

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Global truncation error

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Round-off error

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the step size (h) in a single-step method?

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To balance accuracy and stability

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To estimate the local truncation error

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To determine the order of the method

Question 12

Which factors can potentially impact the stability of a single-step method?

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Step size and the properties of the differential equation

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Step size only

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Differential equation only

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Initial conditions only

Question 13

What is the specific application of the Dahlquist stability criterion?

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Assessing the stability of Runge-Kutta methods

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Determining the order of accuracy of single-step methods

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Selecting the optimal step size

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Estimating the global truncation error

Question 14

Which of the following methods is explicitly defined, meaning it only requires previously computed values to compute the next value?

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Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta method of order 4

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Modified Euler's method

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Implicit midpoint rule

Question 15

What is a key limitation of single-step methods when dealing with stiff differential equations?

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The requirement for extremely small step sizes to maintain stability

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Reduced accuracy compared to multi-step methods

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Difficulty in implementing the methods

Question 16

Which of the following is **NOT** an advantage of using single-step methods for solving ODEs?

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Higher accuracy than multi-step methods

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Simplicity of implementation

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Low computational cost

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Stability

Question 17

Euler's method is a single-step method that employs the formula:
y_{n+1} = y_n + h * f(x_n, y_n)
        to approximate the solution to an ODE. Is this statement true or false?

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True

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False

Question 18

The order of accuracy of a single-step method refers to:

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The number of derivatives of the solution that are used in the approximation formula

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The greatest possible error in the approximation

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The number of steps required to achieve a specific accuracy

Question 19

Which Runge-Kutta method possesses the highest order of accuracy?

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RK4

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All methods have the same order of accuracy

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RK3

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RK2

Question 20

Local truncation error refers to the error that arises:

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In a single step of a single-step method

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Exclusively in Runge-Kutta methods

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Equally to global truncation error

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False

Question 21

Which technique is used to estimate the global truncation error of a single-step method?

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Richardson extrapolation

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Modified Euler's method

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Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta methods

Question 22

Stability analysis of a single-step method involves examining:

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The numerical solution's behavior as the step size decreases.

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Accuracy of the numerical solution

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Efficiency of the numerical method

Question 23

For a single-step method to be stable, a necessary condition is:

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Eigenvalues of its amplification matrix lie within the unit circle

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Differential equation being linear

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Step size being smaller than a specific threshold

Question 24

Which of the following is the formula for Euler's method?

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y_n+1 = y_n + h * f(x_n, y_n)

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y_n+1 = y_n + h^2 * f(x_n, y_n)

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y_n+1 = y_n - h * f(x_n, y_n)

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y_n+1 = y_n + h * f(x_n, y_n+1)

Question 25

What is the purpose of the stability analysis of numerical methods?

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To determine the conditions under which the method will produce accurate solutions.

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To calculate the local truncation error of the method.

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To verify the convergence of the method.

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To find the optimal step size for the method.

Question 26

What is the difference between explicit and implicit methods?

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Explicit methods only require the solution at the current step, while implicit methods require the solution at the next step.

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Explicit methods are more stable than implicit methods.

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Explicit methods are more accurate than implicit methods.

Question 27

Which of the following is an application of single-step methods?

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Solving initial value problems

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Solving boundary value problems

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Solving integral equations

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Solving partial differential equations

Question 28

What is the main advantage of utilizing higher-order methods over lower-order methods?

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Higher accuracy of solutions is obtained for the same step size.

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Faster computation time is achieved.

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Improved stability is guaranteed.

Question 29

Consider the ODE y' = y + x with an initial condition of y(0) = 1. Employing Euler's method with a step size of h = 0.1, approximate y(0.2).

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1.21

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1.11

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1.41

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1.31

Question 30

Which of the following is not an advantage of modified Euler's method when compared to Euler's method?

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It is computationally more efficient.

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Stability for a wider range of ODEs

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Reduced truncation error

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Enhanced accuracy

Question 31

Which technique is commonly employed to estimate the global error of a numerical method?

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Richardson extrapolation

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Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta method

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Taylor series expansion

Question 32

The order of convergence for the modified Euler's method is:

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2

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1

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4

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3

Question 33

Which of the following methods is categorized as a multi-step method?

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Adams-Bashforth method

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Modified Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta method

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Euler's method

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of a stiff ODE?

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Its solution changes rapidly over a short time interval.

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Its solution converges to zero quickly.

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Its solution is easy to approximate numerically.

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Its solution oscillates periodically.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a single-step method for solving ordinary differential equations?

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Finite difference method

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Modified Euler's method

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Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta methods

Question 36

The Euler's method uses a step size that is:

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Fixed

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Adaptive

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Random

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Variable

Question 37

Error analysis for single-step methods primarily involves estimating the:

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Truncation error

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Round-off error

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Accumulation error

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Propagation error

Question 38

The order of accuracy of a single-step method indicates the:

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Rate of convergence of the numerical solution to the true solution as the step size decreases

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Number of function evaluations required per step

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Maximum error that the method can produce

Question 39

Single-step methods are particularly effective for solving:

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Initial value problems

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Partial differential equations

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Boundary value problems

Question 40

Which approach, among the given options, is not a single-step method for numerically approximating solutions to ordinary differential equations (ODEs)?

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Linear regression

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Modified Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta method

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Euler's method

Question 41

Which single-step method stands out for its simplicity and serves as a typical first-order approximation?

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Euler's method

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Taylor series method

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Modified Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta method

Question 42

Which single-step method employs a weighted average of slopes to surpass the accuracy of Euler's method?

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Modified Euler's method

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Adams-Bashforth method

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Runge-Kutta method

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Euler's method

Question 43

What is the general mathematical form of a Runge-Kutta method?

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y_(n+1) = y_n + h * f(x_n + c_1*h, y_n + a_11*k_1 + ... + a_1s*k_s)

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y_(n+1) = y_n + h * f(x_n + h/2, y_n + h/2 * f(x_n, y_n))

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y_(n+1) = y_n + h * f(x_n, y_n)

Question 44

What is the accuracy order of the midpoint method, which falls under the umbrella of Runge-Kutta methods?

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2

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3

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4

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1

Question 45

How does step size influence the accuracy of a single-step method?

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Reducing the step size typically enhances accuracy but may increase computational cost.

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The step size has no influence on accuracy.

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Increasing the step size always enhances accuracy.

Question 46

What is a key advantage of employing single-step methods?

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Ease of implementation

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Guaranteed high accuracy for all ODEs

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Unconditional stability

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Extensive stability regions

Question 47

Which of the following best describes a potential drawback of single-step methods?

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They may yield lower accuracy than multi-step methods for certain ODEs.

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Unconditional stability

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Ease of implementation

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Small stability regions

Question 48

In what circumstances might you consider opting for a multi-step method instead of a single-step method?

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When higher accuracy is required or when dealing with ODEs exhibiting large stiffness ratios.

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When the ODE has a small Lipschitz constant.

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When simplicity of implementation is a top priority.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a single-step method for solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs)?

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Adams-Bashforth method

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Euler's method

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Runge-Kutta method

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Modified Euler's method

Question 50

What is the order of accuracy for the Euler's method?

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1

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3

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4

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2

Question 51

Which single-step method calculates the next approximation of the solution by using a weighted average of the slopes at the beginning and end of the interval?

Accepted Answer

Modified Euler's method

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Fourth-order Runge-Kutta method

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Second-order Runge-Kutta method

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Euler's method

Question 52

Which Runge-Kutta method offers the highest order of accuracy?

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Fourth-order Runge-Kutta method

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Second-order Runge-Kutta method

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Modified Euler's method

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Heun's method

Question 53

What is the primary advantage of using a higher-order single-step method over a lower-order one?

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Increased accuracy for the same computational effort

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Better stability properties

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Simpler implementation

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Reduced computational cost

Question 54

When selecting a step size 'h' for a single-step method, which of the following is the most important factor to consider?

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Balancing accuracy and computational cost

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Maximizing the step size to reduce computation time

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Ensuring the method is always explicit

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Using the same step size for all ODEs

Question 55

What is the definition of stability for a single-step method?

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Small perturbations in the initial conditions lead to small changes in the numerical solution.

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The method does not require any iterations.

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The method always converges to the exact solution.

Question 56

Which type of plot is commonly used to visualize the region of absolute stability for a single-step method?

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Stability region plot

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Slope field plot

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Phase portrait

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Direction field