The formula used to compute an approximation for the second derivative of a…

GATE · 1996 · CS · Question 1 subparts

1. A.

   (f(x0 + h) + f(x0 - h)) / 2

2. B.

   (f(x0 + h) - f(x0 - h)) / (2h)

3. C.

   (f(x0 + h) + 2f(x0) + f(x0 - h)) / h^2

4. D.

   (f(x0 + h) - 2f(x0) + f(x0 - h)) / h^2

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