Taylor polynomial question

In summary, you forgot to add a negative sign to the sixth derivative and the sign of the tenth derivative may stay the same after double corrections.
  • #1
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Find the Taylor polynomial of degree 10 about x=0 for f(x)=sin2x (show all work)

This is what i have:

M10= f(0)+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]1(0)x+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2(0)x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2/2!+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3(0)x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3/3!+...+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10(0)x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10/10!

f(x)=sin2x
f(0)=sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]1(x)=2cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]1(0)=2cos2(0)=2

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2(x)=-4sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2(0)=-4sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3(x)=-8cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3(0)=-8cos2(0)=-8

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]4(x)=16sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]4(0)=16sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5(x)=32cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5(0)=32cos2(0)=32

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]6(x)=64sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]6(0)=64sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7(x)=128cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7(0)=128cos2(0)=128

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]8(x)=256sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]8(0)=256sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9(x)=412cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9(0)=412cos2(0)=412

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10(x)=824sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10(0)=824sin2(0)=0


So, M10=0+2x+0-8x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3/3!+0+32x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5/5!+0+128x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7/7!+0+412x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9/9!+0

Therefore, 2x-8x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3/3!+32x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5/5!+128x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7/7!+412x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9/9!
 
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  • #2
Find the Taylor polynomial of degree 10 about x=0 for f(x)=sin2x (show all work)

This is what i have:

M10= f(0)+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]1(0)x+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2(0)x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2/2!+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3(0)x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3/3!+...+f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10(0)x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10/10!

f(x)=sin2x
f(0)=sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]1(x)=2cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]1(0)=2cos2(0)=2

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2(x)=-4sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]2(0)=-4sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3(x)=-8cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3(0)=-8cos2(0)=-8

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]4(x)=16sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]4(0)=16sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5(x)=32cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5(0)=32cos2(0)=32

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]6(x)=64sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]6(0)=64sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7(x)=128cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7(0)=128cos2(0)=128

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]8(x)=256sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]8(0)=256sin2(0)=0

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9(x)=412cos2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9(0)=412cos2(0)=412

f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10(x)=824sin2x
f[tex]\hat{}[/tex]10(0)=824sin2(0)=0


So, M10=0+2x+0-8x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3/3!+0+32x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5/5!+0+128x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7/7!+0+412x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9/9!+0

Therefore, 2x-8x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]3/3!+32x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]5/5!+128x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]7/7!+412x[tex]\hat{}[/tex]9/9!

does this look right? anyone?
 
  • #3
well your differentials of cos(2x) are wrong as
[tex]\frac{d}{dx}(cos2x)=-2sin2x[/tex]

but if I were you, I would just find sinx around x=0 and after you find it, replace all the x's with 2x
 
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  • #4
It was looking right until the end...

Sixth derivative - you forgot a negative sign
Ninth derivative - 512, not 412
Tenth derivative - the sign probably stays the same after double corrections, 512*2=1024

Other than those small errors, you are golden!
 
  • #5
Please see my reply on your other double post.
 

What is a Taylor polynomial?

A Taylor polynomial is a mathematical function that approximates a more complex function near a specific point. It is made up of a finite number of terms, each representing a different degree of the original function's derivative at that point.

What is the purpose of a Taylor polynomial?

The purpose of a Taylor polynomial is to provide a simpler function that closely approximates a more complex function. It can be used to calculate values of the original function at a specific point, or to better understand the behavior of the original function near that point.

How is a Taylor polynomial calculated?

A Taylor polynomial is calculated using the derivatives of the original function at the specific point of approximation. The number of terms in the polynomial is determined by the desired degree of accuracy, with more terms resulting in a more precise approximation.

What is the difference between a Taylor polynomial and a Taylor series?

A Taylor polynomial is a finite representation of a function, while a Taylor series is an infinite representation. The Taylor series includes all possible terms, while the Taylor polynomial only includes a limited number of terms.

What is the significance of the remainder term in a Taylor polynomial?

The remainder term in a Taylor polynomial represents the difference between the actual value of the function and the value given by the polynomial approximation. It can be used to estimate the error in the approximation and to determine how many terms are needed for a desired level of accuracy.

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