Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 11.11, Problem 2P
(a) To see the results in Problem 1 graphically, computer plot the percentage error in Stirling’s formula as a function of
(b) Repeat part (a) for the percentage error in (11.5) using two terms of the asymptotic series, that is, Stirling’s formula times
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