Newton Raphson Method

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The Newton Raphson Method is referred to as one of the most commonly used techniques for finding the roots of given equations. It can be
efficiently generalised to find solutions to a system of equations. Moreover, we can show that when we approach the root, the method is
quadratically convergent. In this article, you will learn how to use the Newton Raphson method to find the roots or solutions of a given equation,
and the geometric interpretation of this method.

Newton Raphson Method Formula

Let x0 be the approximate root of f(x) = 0 and let x1 = x0 + h be the correct root. Then f(x1) = 0

⇒ f(x0 + h) = 0….(1)

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f(x0) + hf1(x0) + … = 0

⇒ h = -f(x0) /f’(x0)

Therefore, x1 = x0 – f(x0)/ f’(x0)

Now, x1 is the better approximation than x0.

Similarly, the successive approximations x2, x3, …., xn+1 are given by

f (x n )
x n+1 = x n −
f ′ (x n )

This is called Newton Raphson formula.

Other formulas include the following:

Newton’s Iterative Formula to Find bth Root of a Positive Real Number a The iterative formula is given by:

1 a
x n+1 = [(b − 1)x n + b−1
]
b xn

Newton’s Iterative Formula to Find a Reciprocal of a Number N The iterative formula is given by:

xi+1 = xi(2 – xiN)

Geometrical Interpretation of Newton Raphson Formula

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It cuts the x-axis at x1, which will be a better approximation of the root. Now, drawing another tangent at [x1, f(x1)], which cuts the x-axis at x2, which
is a still better approximation and the process can be continued till the desired accuracy is achieved.

Convergence of Newton Raphson Method

The order of convergence of Newton Raphson method is 2 or the convergence is quadratic. It converges if |f(x).f’’(x)| < |f’(x)|2. Also, this method
fails if f’(x) = 0.

Solved Examples
Example 1:

Find the cube root of 12 using the Newton Raphson method assuming x0 = 2.5.

Solution:

We know that, the iterative formula to find bth root of a is given by:

1 a
x n+1 = [(b − 1)x n + b−1
]
b xn

From the given, a = 12, b = 3

Let x0 be the approximate cube root of 12, i.e., x0 = 2.5.

So, x1 = (⅓) [2x0 + 12/x02]

= (⅓) [2(2.5) + 12/(2.5)2]

= (⅓) [5 + 12/6.25]

= (⅓)(5 + 1.92)

= 6.92/3

= 2.306

Now,

x2 = (⅓)[2x1 + 12/x12]

= (1/3) [2(2.306) + 12/(2.306)2]

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= (⅓) [4.612 + 12/5.3176]

= (⅓) [4.612 + 2.256]

= 6.868/3

= 2.289
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Given equation: -4x + cos x + 2 = 0

x0 = 0/5

Let f(x) = -4x + cos x + 2

f’(x) = -4 – sin x

Now,

f(0) = -4(0) + cos 0 + 2 = 1 + 2 = 3 > 0

f(1) = -4(1) + cos 1 + 2 = -4 + 0.5403 + 2 = -1.4597 < 0

Thus, a root lies between 0 and 1.

Let us find the first approximation.

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x1 = x0 – f(x0)/f’(x0)

= 0.5 – [-4(0.5) + cos 0.5 + 2]/ [-4 – sin 0.5]

= 0.5 – [(-2 + 2 + cos 0.5)/ (-4 – sin 0.4)]

= 0.5 – [cos 0.5/ (-4 – sin 0.5)]

= 0.5 – [0.8775/ (-4 – 0.4794)]

= 0.5 – (0.8775/-4.4794)

= 0.5 + 0.1958

= 0. 6958

Frequently Asked Questions on Newton Raphson Method

Q1 Where is the Newton Raphson method used?

Newton Raphson method is an efficient technique to solve the equations numerically. It gives us better approximations in terms of solutions.

Q2 Which is the correct formula of the Newton Raphson method?

xn+1 = xn – f(xn)/f'(xn)

Q3 Is the Newton Raphson method always convergent?

No, the Newton Raphson method is not always convergent. That means it cannot always guarantee that the condition is satisfied. However, this
method fails when f'(x) is equal to 0.

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