Practice Python Code Example (Trapezoidal Rule) - 4.7 | 4. Numerical Integration | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 4
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4.7 - Python Code Example (Trapezoidal Rule)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the trapezoidal rule approximate?

💡 Hint: Think of how this relates to shapes we know.

Question 2

Easy

Define a function in Python that squares its input.

💡 Hint: What does x represent in programming?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of shape does the trapezoidal rule use for approximation?

  • Triangles
  • Trapezoids
  • Rectangles

💡 Hint: Think about the name of the rule.

Question 2

True or False: The trapezoidal rule can be used for functions with discontinuities.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how discontinuities might affect the shapes involved.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Using the trapezoidal rule, approximate the integral of f(x) = sin(x) from 0 to π using 10 intervals.

💡 Hint: Consider how the sine function behaves across this interval.

Question 2

Create a Python function using the trapezoidal rule to approximate the integral of f(x) = e^x from 0 to 1 with 20 intervals. Discuss the results.

💡 Hint: Make sure to calculate the heights of the function correctly at intervals.

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