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Propagation of Errors
Major: All Engineering Majors
Authors: Autar Kaw, Matthew Emmons
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Numerical Methods for STEM undergraduates
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Propagation of Errors
In numerical methods, the calculations are not made with exact numbers. How do these inaccuracies propagate through the calculations?
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Example 1:Find the bounds for the propagation in adding two numbers. For example if one is calculating X +Y where
X = 1.5 ± 0.05Y = 3.4 ± 0.04
SolutionMaximum possible value of X = 1.55 and Y = 3.44
Maximum possible value of X + Y = 1.55 + 3.44 = 4.99
Minimum possible value of X = 1.45 and Y = 3.36.
Minimum possible value of X + Y = 1.45 + 3.36 = 4.81
Hence 4.81 ≤ X + Y ≤4.99.
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Propagation of Errors In Formulas
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If is a function of several variables then the maximum possible value of the error in is
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Example 2:The strain in an axial member of a square cross-section is given by
Given
Find the maximum possible error in the measured strain.
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Example 2:
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Solution
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Example 2:
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Thus
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Example 3:Subtraction of numbers that are nearly equal can create unwanted inaccuracies. Using the formula for error propagation, show that this is true.
SolutionLet
Then
So the relative change is
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Example 3:For example if
001.02 x001.0003.2 y
|003.22|
001.0001.0
z
z
= 0.6667
= 66.67%
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