The root of the function $$f\left( x \right) = {x^3} + x - 1$$ obtained after first iteration on application of Newton-Raphson scheme using an initial guess of $${x_0} = 1$$ is

Solutions of Laplace's equation having continuous second-order partial derivatives are called

A force $$F$$ is acting on a bent bar which is clamped at one end as shown in the figure. The CORRECT free body diagram is

A circular disc of radius 100 mm and mass 1 kg, initially at rest at position A, rolls without slipping down a curved path as shown in figure. The speed v of the disc when it reaches position B is _________ m/s.
Acceleration due to gravity g = 10 m/s²