Chapter 03.04 Finding Square Root of a Number – A Newton-Raphson Method Approach

Newton-Raphson Method (CHAPTER 03.04)

Square Root of a Number: Derivation

Summary

This video discusses how Newton Raphson method is used to find the square-root of a number with basic arithmetic operations of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.

Learning Objective

After watching this lecture, you will be able to find the square-root of numbers without the use of logarithmic and exponential functions, and only use the recursive nature of Newton Raphson method and the 4 arithmetic operations.

Transcript

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Derivation of Newton-Raphson Method [YOUTUBE 8:24]

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Advantages & Drawbacks for Newton-Raphson Method: Part 2 of 2 [YOUTUBE 4:43]

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Complete Resources

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