M1.1 Graphical and Incremental Search X (Autosaved)
M1.1 Graphical and Incremental Search X (Autosaved)
• How many significant figures are there in 5040 toys? Zeros at the end of a
counted quantity are not significant. Trailing 3
• How many significant figures are there in a substance with a mass of
504.30 grams? 4??? 5
• How many significant figures are in a substance with a mass of 0.034
grams? Leading zero 2
• How many significant figures are in a substance with a mass of 0.07080
grams? 4
Model Functions
Independent variables - dimensions, such as time and where v(t) = the dependent variable,
space, along which the system’s behavior is determined t = the independent variable,
c and m = parameters, and
•Parameters - constants reflective of the system’s g = the forcing function
properties or composition
Polynomials are a simple class of algebraic functions that are represented generally by
Transcendental Functions:
• Logarithmic
• Exponential
• Trigonometric
• Hyperbolic
Root/s represent/s the value/s of x that will make the equation f(x) equal to zero
Standard Methods for Locating Roots
In general, if and have opposite signs, there are an odd number of roots in the interval (b,d)
if and have the same sign, there are either no roots or an even number of roots between the values.
some exceptions to the general cases
(a) Multiple roots occurs when the function is tangential to the x-axis For this case, although
the endpoints are of opposite signs, there are an even number of axis intersections for the
interval.
Stopping Criterion:
Example: Bisection Method
Problem Statement. Use the Bisection method to determine the drag
coefficient c needed for a parachutist of mass m = 68.1 kg to have a
velocity of 40 m/s after freefalling for time t = 10 s. Note: The
acceleration due to gravity is 9.81 m/s2.