Q. 56 In the Newton-Raphson method, an initial guess of x0 = 2 is made and the sequence x0, x1, x2 … is obtained for the function
0.75x3 – 2x2 – 2x + 4 = 0 Consider the statements (I) x3 = 0. (II) The method converges to a solution in a finite number of iterations.
Which of the following is TRUE?
(A) Only I
(B) Only II
(C) Both I and II
(D) Neither I nor II
Answer: (A)
Explanation: