CHBE311 Computer Applications in
CHBE Question Set 1
The following exercises/problems are assigned from “Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for
Engineers and Scientists” Book by Steven C. Chapra, 3rd Edition.
Chapter 5:
Problems:
5, 6, 7, 12, 18, 22, 23
(For these problems identifying the roots graphically is not necessary but advisable. You are expected to
apply bisection and/or false-position methods.)
Chapter 6:
Problems:
1, 2, 9, 11, 14
(For these problems identifying the roots graphically is not necessary but advisable. )
Addendum
Use Excel from MS Office package (or SpreadSheet from Open Office) to solve one of the class examples
with bisection and false-position methods.
See the example supplied in the web site
NOTE
Submitting the solutions as homework is not necessary.
However, you should be able to answer the selected problems on your own. If you have problems in
solving these questions, ask for help.