The Trapezium rule Flashcards
1
Q
When do you use the trapezium rule?
A
To estimate the area under a curve
2
Q
What is the formula for the trapezium rule?
A
Area = 1/2 x h x (first + last + 2(rest))
3
Q
What is h in the trapezium rule?
A
Height, the distance between the x values in the table
4
Q
What estimate will a convex curve give you?
A
Over estimate
5
Q
What estimate will a concave curve give you?
A
Under estimate
