3 votes 3 votes The Newton-Raphson method is used to find the root of the equation $X^2-2=0$. If the iterations are started from -1, the iterations will converge to -1 converge to $\sqrt{2}$ converge to $\sqrt{-2}$ not converge Numerical Methods gate1997 numerical-methods newton-raphson normal non-gate out-of-gate-syllabus + – Kathleen asked Sep 29, 2014 edited Dec 16, 2023 by Hira Thakur Kathleen 12.0k views answer comment Share Follow See all 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.
Best answer 4 votes 4 votes Answer: C First iteration: Second iteration: Third iteration: Rajarshi Sarkar answered Jun 5, 2015 Rajarshi Sarkar comment Share Follow See all 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.
–2 votes –2 votes Answer is B. General application of the formula will do. kireeti answered Oct 26, 2014 kireeti comment Share Follow See all 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.