Matlab Newton's Method
Recall that Newton's Method is an iterative way of approximating a zero of a function \(f\). The idea is that, given a starting guess \(x_i\), we compute new estimates of the zero of \(f\) using the formula \[x_{n+1}=x_n-\frac{f(x_n)}{f'(x_n)}\quad n=0,1,\dots\ .\] One uses this iteration until \(\vert x_{n+1}-x_n\vert\lt \text{tolerance}\) or until we give up trying. Write a Matlab function newton(f,x0,tolerance) that finds the zero of a function using Newton's method.
The last test will take place at the final exam time on
Tuesday, 12 December, from 1:30-3:30. It will be written as a one-hour (not
50 minute) exam, but you may have the full two hours for it.
In other respects it will be very like the other tests, but
comprehensive - it will emphasize Python, but cover all the
topics we have seen.
There is a
Sample Exam, but be aware that things will have changed somewhat
with the advent of ChatGPT.
Assignment A
is posted.