Numerical Analysis: 1. Mathematical Modeling and Engineering Problem Solving

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Mathematical Subject Areas

  1. Roots of Equations
  2. Systems of Linear Algebraic Equation
  3. Optimization
    • determine optimal value. min, max..
  4. Curve Fitting
    • regression, interpolation
  5. Integration
  6. Ordinary Differential Equations
  7. 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