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MathLab: Problem Set 1

Mathematics Club IITM


Deenabandhan N and Madhav Bhardwaj
17 June 2024

Instructions
• This problem set consists of 4 sections and you need to solve all 4 sections to complete
this course.

• You are supposed to write your answers and upload it in the submission link given. You can
submit a scanned copy of handwritten answers, submit a typed document or a handwritten
document on a tablet. Anything works as long as it is legible and clear!

• Try to answer all the questions in a clear and readable manner and mention all your assump-
tions/reasons explicitly.

• It is fine even if you aren’t able to solve the question completely after your best attempt. But
show us your working or thought-process and the attempts that you have made in order
to clear the course.

• The deadline for submission is 19 June 2024, 10:30 a.m.

• Feel free to reach out to us for doubts! Contact information of the problem-set creators:
– Deenabandhan N - +91 79043 878845
– Madhav Bhardwaj -+91 81255 45575

Problem 1: The Newton-Raphson Method

A plot of the function f (x)

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Mathematics Club IITM
MathLab: Problem Set 1
Deenabandhan N and Madhav Bhardwaj — 17 June 2024

• In the first session, we have covered the Newton-Raphson method which can be used to find
roots of a function. Keeping that in mind answer the following questions.

• Our beloved coordinator Deena tries to solve the polynomial

f (x) = x3 − 3x2 − 24x − 4

with the initial guess x1 = 4. Can he find the root of the polynomial?
– If yes, give the first two iterations i.e., x2 and x3
– If no, mention the reason
A plot of f (x) has been given in the first page for your reference.

• Deena gives up on the initial value of x1 = 4 and chooses another x1 . He finds out that
he cannot get a solution through Newton-Raphson method for the newly chosen value of x1 .
What is the value of the newly chosen x1 ?

Problem 2: On Orders and Degrees


Find the Order and Degree of the following Differential Equations:

 2  3  4
1. d3 y
dx3 +2 d2 y
dx2 +3 dy
dx =0

  57  2  
2. d4 y
dx4 =4 d3 y
dx3 − dy
dx

   2
3. sin d2 y
dx3 + dy
dx +y =0

 3  5 d3 y
4. d2 y
dx2 + dy
dx − e dx3 = 0

Final Expected Answer: State the Order and Degree of the given Differential Equations and
mention ”Not defined” with an explanation whenever the Order or Degree is not defined.

Problem 3: Classification Conundrums


Classify the following Differential Equations based on Linearity and Homogeneity.

1. d2 u
dx2 + u
1+x2 =0

2. y 00 + 3y 0 − 4y = sin(x)

3. y 00 + ey y 0 + cos(y) = cos(x)

4. y 00 + sin(y)y 0 + y 3 = 0

Final Expected Answer: State if the given Differential Equations are i) Linear or Non-linear
and ii) Homogenous or Non-homogenous.

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MathLab: Problem Set 1
Deenabandhan N and Madhav Bhardwaj — 17 June 2024

Problem 4: Pradyumnan’s Interests

Pradyumnan borrowed Rs. 6,40,000 to buy a car. The lender charges interest at an annual rate of
10%. Assuming that interest is compounded continuously and that the borrower makes payments
continuously at a constant annual rate k, determine the payment rate k that is required to pay off
the loan in 3 years. Also determine how much interest is paid during the 3-year period.

Note that by “continuously” we mean every passing instant of time. Every nanosecond counts!

Set up equations and show your working clearly while solving this question.

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