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pan angel
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Im helping my sis study for her exam but i can't remember how to find the first four non-zero terms of the maclaurin series
Find 1st 4 Non-Zero Terms Maclaurin Series
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In summary, to find the first four non-zero terms of the Maclaurin Series, you need to know the values of f(a), f'(a), f''(a), and f'''(a) and plug them into the equation of the series. If any of these terms are zero, proceed to the next term until four non-zero terms are obtained.
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relinquished™
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I believe the the Maclaurin Series is given by the equation
[tex]
f(x) = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)x^2}{2!} + \frac{f'''(0)x^3}{3!} + \frac{f^(4) (0)x^4}{4!} + ... + \frac{f^(n) (0)x^n}{n!} + ...
[/tex]
So in order for you to know the first four terms of the series, you need to know what [tex] f(a), f'(a), f''(a) [/tex] and [tex] f'''(a) [/tex] and then plug in a=0 in their respective formulas/equations.
Then just plug them in the equation of the Maclaruin Series.
Hope this helps.
[tex]
f(x) = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)x^2}{2!} + \frac{f'''(0)x^3}{3!} + \frac{f^(4) (0)x^4}{4!} + ... + \frac{f^(n) (0)x^n}{n!} + ...
[/tex]
So in order for you to know the first four terms of the series, you need to know what [tex] f(a), f'(a), f''(a) [/tex] and [tex] f'''(a) [/tex] and then plug in a=0 in their respective formulas/equations.
Then just plug them in the equation of the Maclaruin Series.
Hope this helps.
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josephcollins
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the first four non-zero terms will then be for those terms for which fn(0) is not zero.
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relinquished™
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Oh yeah, forgot about that. When using the formula, if any of the terms you encounter are zero, you must proceed to the next and check if it is non-zero. Ex: If [tex] f''(0) = 0 [/tex] then you must proceed and check whether [tex] f'''(0) = 0 [/tex] and so on
FAQ: Find 1st 4 Non-Zero Terms Maclaurin Series
1. What is a Maclaurin series?
A Maclaurin series is a type of power series that represents a function as an infinite sum of powers of its variable. It is named after the Scottish mathematician Colin Maclaurin, who first introduced this concept in the 18th century.
2. How do you find the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series?
To find the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series, you can use the formula: f(x) = f(0) + f'(0)x + \frac{f''(0)}{2!}x^2 + \frac{f'''(0)}{3!}x^3 + \cdots Simply plug in the values of f(0), f'(0), f''(0), and f'''(0) into the formula to get the first 4 terms.
3. Why is it important to find the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series?
The first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series give us a good approximation of the original function near the point x = 0. This can be useful in various applications, such as in physics and engineering, where we often need to approximate functions in order to make calculations easier.
4. Are there any shortcuts or tricks to finding the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series?
Yes, there are some shortcuts that can help you find the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series more quickly. For example, if the function is an even or odd function, then some of the terms will automatically be zero. Also, if the function has a known Maclaurin series, you can use that to find the first 4 terms of a related function.
5. Can the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series be used to find the value of the function at other points?
Yes, the first 4 non-zero terms of a Maclaurin series can be used to approximate the value of the function at other points near x = 0. However, the accuracy of this approximation decreases as we move further away from x = 0, and so it is only reliable for small values of x.