Numerical Questions on Fibonacci Method Optimization
1. Interval Reduction Using Fibonacci Numbers
A function f(x) is to be minimized over the interval [1, 5] using the Fibonacci method. Perform
three iterations using the Fibonacci sequence.
Solution Guide:
- Compute the Fibonacci numbers up to the required number of iterations (e.g., F4, F5, ...).
- Place points x1 and x2 in the interval based on Fibonacci ratios.
- Evaluate f(x1) and f(x2) to decide the interval reduction.
2. Function Evaluation
Minimize the function f(x) = (x - 3)^2 + 2 over [0, 6] using the Fibonacci method with 5 iterations.
- Determine the intermediate points for each iteration.
- Identify the minimum after the final interval.
3. Convergence Check
A function f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4 is minimized over [2, 6]. The Fibonacci sequence used is F1 = 1, F2
= 1, F3 = 2, ..., F7 = 13.
- Calculate the position of test points for each step.
- Verify the size of the interval at the end matches (1 / F_{n+1}) * (initial interval length).
4. Choosing Fibonacci Sequence Length
If the required final interval length is epsilon = 0.1 for minimizing f(x) over [2, 10], determine the
number of Fibonacci iterations n.
- Use the formula F_{n+1} = (Initial interval length) / epsilon.
5. Minimize a Given Function
Use the Fibonacci method to minimize f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 1 over [1, 4] with 4 iterations.
- Perform all calculations step-by-step.
- Identify the minimum point and its corresponding f(x).
