Taylor's formula problems
- Construct polynomial approximations to the functions
sin x and cos x near x=0, pi/4, pi/2 .
Plot a few polynomials and the functions they approximate.
What degree polynomial do you need to evaluate sin (0.134) to
as many digits of accuracy as your calculator gives you?
Taylor Polynomial approximations to sin (x)
near x=0 (posted Oct 24, 2001)