Math Problem Statement

(a) Find the Riemann sum for f(x) = 7 sin x, 0 ≀ x ≀ 3πœ‹/2, with six terms, taking the sample points to be right endpoints. (Round your answers to six decimal places.)

Solution

To find the Riemann sum for f(x)=7sin⁑xf(x) = 7 \sin x on the interval [0,3Ο€2][0, \frac{3\pi}{2}] using six subintervals and right endpoints, we follow these steps:

Step 1: Determine the Width of Each Subinterval

The interval [0,3Ο€2][0, \frac{3\pi}{2}] has a length of 3Ο€2\frac{3\pi}{2}. Dividing this interval into six equal subintervals, we calculate the width Ξ”x\Delta x as: Ξ”x=3Ο€26=Ο€4\Delta x = \frac{\frac{3\pi}{2}}{6} = \frac{\pi}{4}

Step 2: Identify the Right Endpoints

Since we are using six subintervals and right endpoints, we find the right endpoints of each interval:

  • First right endpoint: x1=0+Ο€4=Ο€4x_1 = 0 + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{4}
  • Second right endpoint: x2=0+2Ο€4=Ο€2x_2 = 0 + 2\frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{2}
  • Third right endpoint: x3=0+3Ο€4=3Ο€4x_3 = 0 + 3\frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}
  • Fourth right endpoint: x4=0+4Ο€4=Ο€x_4 = 0 + 4\frac{\pi}{4} = \pi
  • Fifth right endpoint: x5=0+5Ο€4=5Ο€4x_5 = 0 + 5\frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{5\pi}{4}
  • Sixth right endpoint: x6=0+6Ο€4=3Ο€2x_6 = 0 + 6\frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{2}

Step 3: Evaluate f(x)=7sin⁑xf(x) = 7 \sin x at Each Right Endpoint

Now we evaluate f(x)=7sin⁑xf(x) = 7 \sin x at each right endpoint:

  1. f(x1)=7sin⁑π4=7Γ—22f(x_1) = 7 \sin \frac{\pi}{4} = 7 \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}
  2. f(x2)=7sin⁑π2=7Γ—1f(x_2) = 7 \sin \frac{\pi}{2} = 7 \times 1
  3. f(x3)=7sin⁑3Ο€4=7Γ—22f(x_3) = 7 \sin \frac{3\pi}{4} = 7 \times \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}
  4. f(x4)=7sin⁑π=7Γ—0=0f(x_4) = 7 \sin \pi = 7 \times 0 = 0
  5. f(x5)=7sin⁑5Ο€4=7Γ—(βˆ’22)f(x_5) = 7 \sin \frac{5\pi}{4} = 7 \times \left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)
  6. f(x6)=7sin⁑3Ο€2=7Γ—(βˆ’1)f(x_6) = 7 \sin \frac{3\pi}{2} = 7 \times (-1)

Step 4: Calculate the Riemann Sum

The Riemann sum RR with six terms using right endpoints is: R=βˆ‘i=16f(xi)Ξ”xR = \sum_{i=1}^6 f(x_i) \Delta x Substituting the values we found: R=(7β‹…22)Ο€4+(7β‹…1)Ο€4+(7β‹…22)Ο€4+(0)Ο€4+(7β‹…βˆ’22)Ο€4+(7β‹…βˆ’1)Ο€4R = \left(7 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) \frac{\pi}{4} + \left(7 \cdot 1\right) \frac{\pi}{4} + \left(7 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) \frac{\pi}{4} + (0) \frac{\pi}{4} + \left(7 \cdot -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) \frac{\pi}{4} + \left(7 \cdot -1\right) \frac{\pi}{4} Simplifying further, this becomes: R=Ο€4(7β‹…22+7+7β‹…22+0βˆ’7β‹…22βˆ’7)R = \frac{\pi}{4} \left( 7 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} + 7 + 7 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} + 0 - 7 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} - 7 \right) After calculating each term, rounding to six decimal places, we can finalize the answer.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the Riemann sum change if we used left endpoints instead of right?
  2. What would happen to the Riemann sum if we increased the number of subintervals?
  3. How can we find the exact area under f(x)=7sin⁑xf(x) = 7 \sin x from 00 to 3Ο€2\frac{3\pi}{2} using integration?
  4. What is the interpretation of the Riemann sum in terms of approximating area?
  5. How does the shape of f(x)=7sin⁑xf(x) = 7 \sin x affect the accuracy of the Riemann sum?

Tip: Always verify endpoint values when calculating Riemann sums, as the placement (left, right, midpoint) can significantly change results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Riemann Sum
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Riemann sum formula: R = Ξ£ f(x_i) Ξ”x
Interval width: Ξ”x = (b - a) / n
Sine function: f(x) = 7 sin x

Theorems

Riemann Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12