1.09f Trapezium rule: numerical integration

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CAIE P2 2021 June Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to find an approximation to \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \frac { 6 } { 1 + \sqrt { x } } \mathrm {~d} x\). Give your answer correct to 5 significant figures.
  2. Find the exact value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } x - 2 } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  3. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2d6fc4c5-70ec-4cd8-9b48-59d5ce0e39b7-11_556_805_262_705} The diagram shows the curves \(y = \frac { 6 } { 1 + \sqrt { x } }\) and \(y = 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } x - 2 }\) which meet at a point with \(x\)-coordinate 4. The shaded region is bounded by the two curves and the line \(x = 1\). Use your answers to parts (a) and (b) to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
  4. State, with a reason, whether your answer to part (c) is an over-estimate or under-estimate of the exact area of the shaded region.
CAIE P2 2022 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.3
4
  1. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to show that the value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x\) is approximately \(\ln 12\).
  2. Use a graph of \(y = \ln x\) to show that \(\ln 12\) is an under-estimate of the true value of \(\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \ln x \mathrm {~d} x\).
CAIE P2 2021 March Q4
8 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9cf008d5-c15f-4491-9e4d-4bd070f896d5-06_446_832_260_653} The diagram shows part of the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 5 x } { 4 x ^ { 3 } + 1 }\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 1 , x = 3\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and hence find the \(x\)-coordinate of the maximum point.
  2. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to 2 significant figures.
  3. State, with a reason, whether your answer to part (b) is an over-estimate or under-estimate of the exact area of the shaded region.
CAIE P2 2020 November Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c473f577-1e96-4d11-a0d5-cdfa4873c295-06_460_1445_260_349} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { x - 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 8 }\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 14\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and hence determine the exact \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points.
  2. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region. Give the answer correct to 2 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2022 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{389df578-e7a7-4d19-9416-5e580d107717-10_456_598_269_762} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 2 \ln x } { 3 x + 1 }\). The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A\) and has a maximum point \(B\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 3\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at \(A\).
  2. Show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(B\) lies between 3.0 and 3.1.
  3. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2022 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{1cd04df5-3fe3-4573-b880-d49262afd16a-10_456_598_269_762} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 2 \ln x } { 3 x + 1 }\). The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A\) and has a maximum point \(B\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 3\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at \(A\).
  2. Show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(B\) lies between 3.0 and 3.1.
  3. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2002 June Q6
10 marks Moderate -0.3
6
    1. Show that \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \cos 2 x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\).
    2. By using an appropriate trigonometrical identity, find the exact value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \sin ^ { 2 } x \mathrm {~d} x\).
    1. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of \(\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \sec x d x\), giving your answer correct to 2 significant figures.
    2. Determine, by sketching the appropriate part of the graph of \(y = \sec x\), whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value.
CAIE P2 2003 June Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6 The equation of a curve is \(y = \frac { 1 } { 1 + \tan x }\).
  1. Show, by differentiation, that the gradient of the curve is always negative.
  2. Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \frac { 1 } { 1 + \tan x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 significant figures.
  3. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a31a4b4e-83a6-47d9-9679-3471b3da1b6e-3_556_802_1384_708} The diagram shows a sketch of the curve for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (ii).
CAIE P2 2004 June Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.8
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{34177829-f05d-449e-8881-5ab4d852c4ce-3_458_643_285_751} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = x \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\), and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } x \mathrm { e } ^ { - x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  3. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (ii).
CAIE P2 2005 June Q6
10 marks Moderate -0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{08210e25-0f0e-405b-b72d-1bf989689b0a-3_641_865_264_641} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = \frac { \ln x } { x }\) for \(0 < x \leqslant 4\). The curve cuts the \(x\)-axis at \(A\) and its maximum point is \(M\).
  1. Write down the coordinates of \(A\).
  2. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) is e, and write down the \(y\)-coordinate of \(M\) in terms of e.
  3. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 4 } \frac { \ln x } { x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ correct to 2 decimal places.
  4. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (iii).
CAIE P2 2007 June Q7
9 marks Moderate -0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9d93ad8c-0a22-4de7-8342-387606e4e510-3_584_675_945_735} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { x } \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The curve meets the \(y\)-axis at the point \(A\). The point \(M\) is a maximum point.
  1. Write down the coordinates of \(A\).
  2. Find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\).
  3. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } e ^ { x } \cos x d x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  4. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (iii).
CAIE P2 2009 June Q3
4 marks Moderate -0.8
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b9556031-871d-4dd3-9523-e3438a41339f-2_451_775_559_683} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { 1 + \sqrt { } x }\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 2 .
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { 1 } { 1 + \sqrt { } x } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the integral in part (i).
CAIE P2 2010 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f55e1431-9443-40d7-bec0-6f5c1d9fa2d7-2_531_949_431_598} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = x \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\). The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and by the lines \(x = 2 , x = 3\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to estimate the area of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the area of \(R\).
CAIE P2 2010 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{af7c2b6e-1293-4744-8ea0-927fea5ab4ec-2_531_949_431_598} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = x \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\). The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and by the lines \(x = 2 , x = 3\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to estimate the area of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. State, with a reason, whether the trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value of the area of \(R\).
CAIE P2 2011 June Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2c27f384-5289-4c1b-9199-6b4c6ac81e38-2_645_750_429_699} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 1 + x ^ { 3 } \right)\). Region \(A\) is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0\), \(x = 2\) and \(y = 0\). Region \(B\) is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(y = 3\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of region \(A\). Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Deduce an approximation to the area of region \(B\) and explain why this approximation underestimates the true area of region \(B\).
CAIE P2 2011 June Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ee420db2-bef4-4c2b-8dd2-c8f439dd561e-2_645_750_429_699} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 1 + x ^ { 3 } \right)\). Region \(A\) is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0\), \(x = 2\) and \(y = 0\). Region \(B\) is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(y = 3\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of region \(A\). Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Deduce an approximation to the area of region \(B\) and explain why this approximation underestimates the true area of region \(B\).
CAIE P2 2014 June Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Show that \(\int _ { 6 } ^ { 16 } \frac { 6 } { 2 x - 7 } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln 125\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with four intervals to find an approximation to $$\int _ { 1 } ^ { 17 } \log _ { 10 } x d x$$ giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2014 June Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.8
3
  1. Find \(\int 4 \cos \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } x + 2 \right) \mathrm { d } x\).
  2. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to find an approximation to $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 12 } \sqrt { } \left( 4 + x ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { d } x$$ giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2016 June Q6
10 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Find \(\int \frac { 4 + \mathrm { e } ^ { x } } { 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Without using a calculator, find \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 10 } \frac { 1 } { 2 x + 5 } \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer in the form \(\ln k\).
  3. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a07e6d2f-ded1-4c62-957b-41fb94b46a2d-3_446_755_580_735} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \log _ { 10 } ( x + 2 )\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\). The region bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0 , x = 6\) and \(y = 0\) is denoted by \(R\). Use the trapezium rule with 2 strips to find an estimate of the area of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
CAIE P2 2016 June Q6
10 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Find \(\int \frac { 4 + \mathrm { e } ^ { x } } { 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  2. Without using a calculator, find \(\int _ { 2 } ^ { 10 } \frac { 1 } { 2 x + 5 } \mathrm {~d} x\), giving your answer in the form \(\ln k\).
  3. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f85c4010-17b1-441c-ae8a-e77573d1b0c3-3_446_755_580_735} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \log _ { 10 } ( x + 2 )\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\). The region bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = 0 , x = 6\) and \(y = 0\) is denoted by \(R\). Use the trapezium rule with 2 strips to find an estimate of the area of \(R\), giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
CAIE P2 2017 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6295873e-7db4-4e7e-8dcd-912ad9c41675-06_561_542_260_799} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \tan 2 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the lines \(x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to the area of the shaded region, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. Find the exact volume of the solid formed when the shaded region is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2005 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{208eab3e-a78c-43b4-918f-a9efc9b4f47a-2_508_586_450_776} The diagram shows a sketch of the curve \(y = \frac { 1 } { 1 + x ^ { 3 } }\) for values of \(x\) from - 0.6 to 0.6 .
  1. Use the trapezium rule, with two intervals, to estimate the value of $$\int _ { - 0.6 } ^ { 0.6 } \frac { 1 } { 1 + x ^ { 3 } } \mathrm {~d} x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. Explain, with reference to the diagram, why the trapezium rule may be expected to give a good approximation to the true value of the integral in this case.
CAIE P3 2009 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0f73e750-18a0-49ad-b4cb-fd6d14f0789e-2_531_700_395_719} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { } \left( 1 + 2 \tan ^ { 2 } x \right)\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
  1. Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi } \sqrt { } \left( 1 + 2 \tan ^ { 2 } x \right) \mathrm { d } x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
  2. The estimate found in part (i) is denoted by \(E\). Explain, without further calculation, whether another estimate found using the trapezium rule with six intervals would be greater than \(E\) or less than \(E\).
CAIE P3 2015 June Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.5
2 Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to find an approximation to $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 3 } \left| 3 ^ { x } - 10 \right| \mathrm { d } x$$
CAIE P3 2015 June Q1
3 marks Moderate -0.8
1 Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to estimate the value of $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi } \ln ( 1 + \sin x ) \mathrm { d } x$$ giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.