3.3.1 - Newton-Cotes Formulas
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What is the Trapezoidal Rule used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can estimate areas with shapes.
List one advantage and one disadvantage of Simpson's Rule.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of accuracy versus the mathematical requirements.
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What is the fundamental principle behind the Trapezoidal Rule?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can break down shapes into simpler forms.
True or False: Simpson's Rule is less accurate than the Trapezoidal Rule.
💡 Hint: Consider the shapes used for approximation in each rule.
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Evaluate the integral of f(x) = 1/(1+x^2) from 0 to 1 using Simpson's Rule with four intervals. Compare your result with the exact value.
💡 Hint: Make sure to determine the correct function values at key points.
Analyze the error behavior as you apply both the Trapezoidal and Simpson's methods to polynomial functions of different degrees. What insights can you draw about their performance?
💡 Hint: Use graphical analysis to visualize the results and understand the variances.
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