The Newton-Raphson method is to be used to find the root of the equation f(x)…

GATE · 1999 · CS · Question 1 subparts

The Newton-Raphson method is to be used to find the root of the equation f(x) = 0, where x_0 is the initial approximation and f' is the derivative of f. The method converges:

  1. A.

    Always

  2. B.

    Only if f is a polynomial

  3. C.

    Only if f(x_0) < 0

  4. D.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: D

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