Exploring Midpoint and Trapezoid Sums
- Author:
- Lauren Ryba
1. Enter a function
2. Select the upper and lower bounds as well as the number of rectangles/trapezoids
3. Adjust the axes for your diagram
4. Check the box next to the sum you would like to see
1. How do the sums compare?
2. Which method seems to be more accurate?
3. As the number of rectangles/trapezoids approach infinity what is the result?