A = 93, just 93
Q1 (a)
The elongation data of one slender bar is shown in Table Q1(a).
Table Q1(a): Elongation of bar as a function of time
Time, t (sec) 5 10 15 20 25
Elongation, l (mm) A + 104 A + 112 A + 123 A + 135 A + 146
Note: The value of A is the last three digits of your matrix number.
(i)
Analyze the value of the elongation at t = 12 sec using a second-order Lagrange polynomial. (5 marks)
(ii)
Analyze the value of the elongation at t = 12 sec using a third-order Lagrange polynomial. (5 marks)
(iii)
Find the absolute relative approximate error obtained between the results from the second and third-order polynomial. (2 marks)