Math Problem Statement

Estimate the integral ∫₀¹ 8 cos(x²) dx using the trapezoidal rule with 4 subintervals.

Solution

The image shows the trapezoidal rule being used to approximate the integral 018cos(x2)dx\int_0^1 8 \cos(x^2) \, dx. The given formula is:

T4=0.125[f(0)+2f(0.25)+2f(0.5)+2f(0.75)+f(1)]T_4 = 0.125 \left[ f(0) + 2f(0.25) + 2f(0.5) + 2f(0.75) + f(1) \right]

Where f(x)=8cos(x2)f(x) = 8 \cos(x^2). Substituting this function into the formula:

T4=0.125[8cos(02)+2(8cos(0.252))+2(8cos(0.52))+2(8cos(0.752))+8cos(12)]T_4 = 0.125 \left[ 8 \cos(0^2) + 2(8 \cos(0.25^2)) + 2(8 \cos(0.5^2)) + 2(8 \cos(0.75^2)) + 8 \cos(1^2) \right]

We now evaluate each cosine term:

  1. cos(02)=cos(0)=1\cos(0^2) = \cos(0) = 1, so 8cos(02)=8×1=88 \cos(0^2) = 8 \times 1 = 8.
  2. cos(0.252)=cos(0.0625)\cos(0.25^2) = \cos(0.0625), so 8cos(0.252)8×0.9988 \cos(0.25^2) \approx 8 \times 0.998.
  3. cos(0.52)=cos(0.25)\cos(0.5^2) = \cos(0.25), so 8cos(0.52)8×0.96898 \cos(0.5^2) \approx 8 \times 0.9689.
  4. cos(0.752)=cos(0.5625)\cos(0.75^2) = \cos(0.5625), so 8cos(0.752)8×0.84668 \cos(0.75^2) \approx 8 \times 0.8466.
  5. cos(12)=cos(1)\cos(1^2) = \cos(1), so 8cos(12)8×0.54038 \cos(1^2) \approx 8 \times 0.5403.

Let's compute the exact value of T4T_4. I'll calculate this.The approximation of the integral 018cos(x2)dx\int_0^1 8 \cos(x^2) \, dx using the trapezoidal rule is approximately T4=7.166071T_4 = 7.166071 when rounded to six decimal places.

Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How is the trapezoidal rule derived?
  2. How does the trapezoidal rule compare to Simpson's rule?
  3. What are the typical error bounds for the trapezoidal rule?
  4. Can the trapezoidal rule be applied to other functions, and what changes?
  5. What are other numerical integration methods for this type of problem?

Tip: When using the trapezoidal rule, increasing the number of subintervals generally improves accuracy!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Numerical Integration
Trapezoidal Rule
Cosine Function

Formulas

T₄ = 0.125 [f(0) + 2f(0.25) + 2f(0.5) + 2f(0.75) + f(1)]
f(x) = 8 cos(x²)

Theorems

Trapezoidal Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus