Euler’s Method – Estimating and Finding the Error
In this video, we apply Euler’s Method to estimate the solution of the first-order differential equation
y ′ = y with the initial condition y(0)=1. We estimate the value of y(3) using a step size of h=1 and then compare it to the exact solution e^3 to calculate the error. This example demonstrates not only how to implement Euler’s Method but also how to analyze the accuracy of your approximation.
(https://youtu.be/RsJ4m8n6H80)
What You Will Learn
How to use Euler’s Method to approximate the solution of a simple ODE.
Step-by-step calculations to estimate
Techniques for comparing the numerical solution to the exact solution
How to compute the error and understand its implications in numerical analysis.
Euler’s Method is a foundational tool in solving differential equations numerically, and understanding the error in the approximation is crucial for improving accuracy.
In this tutorial, we walk through an example, providing the context for estimating solutions and computing the error by comparing it to the exact value e^3. This helps you understand both the application and limitations of Euler’s Method in practice.
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