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Quick questions on Numerical integration explained: H2 Further Mathematics
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What is the trapezium rule?Show answer
The trapezium rule joins consecutive ordinates with straight lines:
What is simpson's rule?Show answer
Simpson's rule fits parabolas through successive triples of points and needs an even number of strips:
What is q1?Show answer
For strips, how many ordinates are there? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
State the weight pattern for Simpson's rule. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Why must Simpson's rule use an even number of strips? [2 marks]
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