Newton-Raphson method is used to find the roots of the equation, $${\,{x^3} + 2{x^2} + 3x - 1 = 0}$$ If the initial guess is $${x_0} = 1,$$ then the value of $$x$$ after $${2^{nd}}$$ iteration is ___________.

Using a unit step size, the value of integral $$\int\limits_1^2 {x\,\ln \,xdx\,\,\,} $$ by trapezoidal rule is ___________.

Laplace transform of the function $$f(t)$$ is given by $$f\left( s \right) = L\left\{ {f\left( t \right)} \right\} = \int\limits_0^\infty {f\left( t \right){e^{ - st}}\,dt.} $$

Laplace transform of the function shown below is given by.

A weight of 500N is supported by two metallic ropes as shown in the figure. The values of tensions T₁ and T₂ are respectively.