Table Q3 shows the data from astronomical observations of a type of variable star called a Cepheid variable and represent variations in its apparent magnitude with time. Table Q3 Time, t 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.1 Apparent magnitude, f(t) 0.302 0.185 0.106 0.093 0.081 From the table above, estimate the apparent magnitude of the star when t = 0.10 and t = 0.95, using Newton divided difference interpolation method.

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Table Q3 shows the data from astronomical observations of a type of variable star
called a Cepheid variable and represent variations in its apparent magnitude with time.
Table Q3
Time, t
0.0
0.2
0.5
0.8
1.1
Apparent magnitude, f(t)
0.302
0.185
0.106
0.093
0.081
From the table above, estimate the apparent magnitude of the star when t = 0.10 and
t = 0.95, using Newton divided difference interpolation method.
Transcribed Image Text:Table Q3 shows the data from astronomical observations of a type of variable star called a Cepheid variable and represent variations in its apparent magnitude with time. Table Q3 Time, t 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.1 Apparent magnitude, f(t) 0.302 0.185 0.106 0.093 0.081 From the table above, estimate the apparent magnitude of the star when t = 0.10 and t = 0.95, using Newton divided difference interpolation method.
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