Numerical Analysis: 1. Mathematical Modeling and Engineering Problem Solving
Mathematical Subject Areas
- Roots of Equations
- Systems of Linear Algebraic Equation
- Optimization
- determine optimal value. min, max..
- Curve Fitting
- regression, interpolation
- Integration
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Partial Differential Equations
Chapter 1
Mathematical Modeling (How it works)
Dependent variable = f(independent variables, parameters, forcing functions)
Newton's 2nd law of Motion
F = ma
Time-Velocity of Falling Parachutist
- Exact, analytical solution != Approximate, numerical solution