4.3 - Simpson’s 1/3 Rule
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Practice Questions
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What must n be in Simpson's 1/3 Rule?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of intervals needed.
What does h represent in the formula?
💡 Hint: How do you find the width of each segment?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the key advantage of using Simpson's 1/3 Rule compared to the Trapezoidal Rule?
💡 Hint: Think about how shapes differ in fitting a curve.
True or False: Simpson’s 1/3 Rule requires an odd number of intervals.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes it effective.
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Challenge Problems
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Estimate the integral of f(x) = e^x from 0 to 1 using Simpson’s 1/3 Rule with 4 intervals. Provide a complete solution.
💡 Hint: Make sure to correctly identify your function evaluations at each breakpoint.
Evaluate the error for f(x) = cos(x) over [0, π/2] using Simpson's 1/3 Rule. What does it tell you about the accuracy?
💡 Hint: Recap how the fourth derivative impacts the estimation of error.
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