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Comprehensive Test NMS620S

This document is a question paper for an engineering mathematics exam consisting of 3 questions testing knowledge of numerical methods for solving differential equations. Question 1 involves describing fixed point iteration, Newton Raphson method, secant method, and bisection. Question 2 involves using Euler's method, improved Euler's method, and Runge Kutta method to solve sample differential equations. Question 3 involves deriving Euler's equations to solve a spring mass system and using Euler's method on a second order differential equation. The exam is out of 64 marks and consists of 2 pages excluding the cover page.

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Comprehensive Test NMS620S

This document is a question paper for an engineering mathematics exam consisting of 3 questions testing knowledge of numerical methods for solving differential equations. Question 1 involves describing fixed point iteration, Newton Raphson method, secant method, and bisection. Question 2 involves using Euler's method, improved Euler's method, and Runge Kutta method to solve sample differential equations. Question 3 involves deriving Euler's equations to solve a spring mass system and using Euler's method on a second order differential equation. The exam is out of 64 marks and consists of 2 pages excluding the cover page.

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Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Engineering

QUALIFICATION CODE: 35BMEC LEVEL: 6

COURSE: ENGINEERING METHEMATICS 224 COURSE CODE: NMS620S

DATE: November 2021 SESSION: Theory

DURATION: 2 Hours MARKS: 64

FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAM QUESTION PAPER

EXAMINER(S) Dr. Victor Katoma

MODERATOR: Prof Sunday Reju

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES

(Excluding this front page)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Write clearly and neatly.

3. Number the answers clearly.

PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS

1. Non-programmable pocket calculator without the cover


Question 1 [18 Marks]

Describe the following

1.1 fixed pint iteration [4]

1.2 Newton Raphson Method by using Taylors Series [5]

1.3 The Secant Method [3]

1.4 Bisection [6]

Question 2 [32 Marks]

2.1 Solve the differential equation for y(1.10) given by 𝑦 ′ = 2𝑥𝑦, 𝑦(1) = 1, ℎ = 0.05 [8]

2.1.1 Compare the solution to the true (analytic solution) [4]

2.2 Solve the differential equation 𝑦 ′ = 𝑥 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑦, 𝑦(0) = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 = 0(0.25)1


𝑥0 = 0, 𝑦0 = 0, ℎ = 0.25, using improved Euler’s method. Four iterations only [10]

2.3 Solve the differential equation 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑒 0.8𝑥 − 0.5𝑦, 𝑥0 = 0, 𝑦0 = 2 ℎ = 0.5


Using the Runge Kutta method up to two (2) iterations. [10]

Question 3 [14 Marks]

3.1 A spring with constant of restoration k (Hooks Law) is stretched a distance x with a
mass m attached at the end. Assuming there are no external forces such as friction, the
force due to the motion of the mass m can be expressed as d 2x
m + kx = 0 . Use Euler’s
dt 2
scheme to derive the equations that would be needed to find a solution to this problem. [4]

3.2 Solve the second order differential equation 𝑦 ′′ + 𝑡𝑦 ′ + 𝑡 = 0,


ℎ = 0.1, 𝑦0 = 1, 𝑦0 = 2, 𝑡0 = 0. Three iterations only [10]

End of Exam

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