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Quadratic shape functions give much more _______

(a) Precision

(b) Accuracy

(c) Both Precision and accuracy

(d) Identity

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My question comes from One Dimensional Problems in section One Dimensional Problems of Finite Element Method

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Correct answer is (b) Accuracy

The best explanation: The shape function is function which interpolates the solution between discrete values  obtained at the mesh nodes. The unknown displacement field was interpolated by linear shape functions within each element. Use of quadratic interpolation leads to more accurate results.

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