2.13 Newton's Method: Quiz

Problem 2

Approximate π by using Newton's method to find a solution of sin(x) = 0, starting with x0 = 3. How many iterations of the method are needed until the solution is accurate to 3 decimal places?

Answers, problem 2

2 iterations; starting with x0 = 3, we get x1 = 3.14255, x2 = 3.14159.

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