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Lecture1 Mathematical Modeling

This document provides an introduction and overview of numerical methods. It discusses the definitions of analytical and numerical methods and reasons for studying numerical analysis, such as handling large systems of equations and using computers. The contents of the course are then outlined. Finally, the document gives examples of simple and complex mathematical models, such as Newton's second law, and compares analytical versus numerical solutions to these models.

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Lecture1 Mathematical Modeling

This document provides an introduction and overview of numerical methods. It discusses the definitions of analytical and numerical methods and reasons for studying numerical analysis, such as handling large systems of equations and using computers. The contents of the course are then outlined. Finally, the document gives examples of simple and complex mathematical models, such as Newton's second law, and compares analytical versus numerical solutions to these models.

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Numerical Methods

ECE 453

Lecture 1

Introduction

Introduction
Consider the following equations.

Numerical Methods - Definitions

Numerical Methods

Analytical vs. Numerical methods

Analytical vs. Numerical methods

Mathematician and Engineer

Reasons to study numerical Analysis


Powerful problem solving techniques and can be
used to handle large systems of equations
It enables you to intelligently use the commercial
software packages as well as designing your own
algorithm.
Numerical Methods are efficient vehicles in learning
to use computers
It Reinforce your understanding of mathematics;
where it reduces higher mathematics to basic
arithmetic operation.

Course
Contents

Numerical Methods
ECE 453

Lecture 1

Mathematical Modelling

Chapter 1: Mathematical Modeling


Mathematical Model
A formulation or equation that expresses the essential
features of a physical system or process in mathematical
terms.
Generally, it can be represented as a functional
relationship of the form

Mathematical Modeling

Simple Mathematical Model


Example: Newtons Second Law
(The time rate of change of momentum of a body is
equal to the resultant force acting on it)

a = acceleration (m/s2) .the dependent variable


m = mass of the object (kg) .the parameter
representing a property of the system.
f = force acting on the body (N)

Typical characteristics of Math. model


It describes a natural process or system in
mathematical way
It represents the idealization and simplification
of reality.
It yields reproducible results, and can be used
for predictive purpose.

Complex Mathematical Model


Example: Newtons Second Law

Where:
c = drag coefficient (kg/s),
v = falling velocity (m/s)

Complex Mathematical Model

At rest: (v = 0 at t = 0),
Calculus can be used to solve the equation

Analytical solution to Newton's Second Law


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Analytical solution to Newton's Second Law

Analytical solution to Newton's Second Law

Numerical Solution to Newton's Second Law

Numerical solution: approximates the exact


solution by arithmetic operations.

Suppose

Numerical Solution to Newton's Second Law


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Numerical Solution to Newton's Second Law


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Comparison between Analytical vs. Numerical Solution

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