Heat and Mass Transfer
Truncation error refers to the difference between the exact mathematical solution of a problem and the approximate solution obtained through numerical methods. It occurs when an infinite process is approximated by a finite one, often seen in the discretization of differential equations. This type of error is crucial in understanding the accuracy and stability of numerical solutions, especially when dealing with unsteady-state diffusion problems.
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