ME-19224 Muhammad Usman CEP
ME-19224 Muhammad Usman CEP
ME-19224 Muhammad Usman CEP
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Table of Contents
1. NEWTON FORWARD INTERPOLATION .............3
2. THEOREMS .....................................................4
3. APPLICATIONS ................................................5
4. APPLIED ENGINEERING PROBLEMS .................6
5. CONCLUSION ..................................................7
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1. NEWTON FORWARD INTERPOLATION:
1.1 DEFINITION:
Newton's forward interpolation is a numerical method used to approximate the values
of a function between a set of equally spaced data points. It allows us to estimate the value
of a function at a given point within the range of the known data points. The forward
interpolation method was developed by Sir Isaac Newton and is based on the idea of using a
polynomial to represent the function between data points. The polynomial is constructed
using the divided difference formula, which calculates the differences between consecutive
data points.
1.2 DERIVATION:
f f2 = f(x2)
f1 = f(x1) f3 = f(x3)
f0 = f(x0) fN = f(xN )
x
x0 x1 x2 x3 xN
0 1 2 3 N (i)
h = interval size
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i fi fi 2 fi 3 fi 4 fi
2 f2 f2 = f3 – f 2 2f2 = f3 – f2
3 f3 f3 = f4 – f 3
4 f4
2. THEOREMS:
Newton's forward interpolation uses a polynomial to estimate the values of a function
between data points and is based on the divided difference formula. While Newton's
forward interpolation has no explicit theorems, it is based on fundamental ideas and
notions from polynomial interpolation and calculus. Here are a few essential polynomial
interpolation theorems and notions that are crucial to Newton's forward interpolation
2.3 Error Bound for Interpolation: Error bound theories such as the Remainder
or Lagrange Error Bound can be used to estimate the error in polynomial
interpolation. These theorems define the maximum absolute error between the
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true function and the interpolating polynomial. They aid in determining the
interpolation method's correctness and dependability.
3. APPLICATIONS:
Newton's forward interpolation offers a wide range of practical uses. Among the most
popular uses are:
3.4 Interpolation of Tables: Large tables of data with discrete values are
frequently accessible in engineering and scientific applications. Newton's forward
interpolation allows for the estimate of intermediate values between tabulated
data points, allowing for smoother and more continuous data representations.
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4. APPLIED ENGINEERING PROBLEMS:
Newton's forward interpolation may be used to solve a variety of engineering challenges
involving the estimation of values between known data points. Here are several applications of
Newton's forward interpolation in engineering:
4.2 Finite Element Analysis: Finite element analysis (FEA) is a numerical approach
for analysing and solving complicated problems in structural and mechanical
engineering. Within FEA, Newton's forward interpolation may be used to
interpolate nodal values in finite element models, allowing for realistic modelling
and simulation of physical systems.
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5. CONCLUSION:
An easy-to-use and effective method for estimating values between data points is
Newton's forward interpolation. The method enables the construction of a polynomial
equation that closely resembles the original data set by building a sequence of forward-
difference tables and employing the divided difference coefficients.
Newton's forward interpolation has the benefit of being straightforward to use,
especially when working with equidistant data points, and it can compute the
interpolated values quickly. When evaluating the original function is difficult or
expensive computationally, it is also a helpful tool for approximating values within a
range.
Engineers can fill in missing data points and approximative intermediate values by using
Newton's forward interpolation. It can help with accurate analysis, modelling, and
design in a variety of engineering applications when applied properly and within its
bounds.
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