Master Gaussian Quadrature: Enhance Your Numerical Integration Skills

Question 1

Which subtopic is not included in our unit on Gaussian Quadrature?

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Newton-Cotes Quadrature Formulas

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Legendre Polynomials and their Properties

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Error Estimation and Control in Gaussian Quadrature

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Comparison of Gaussian Quadrature with other Numerical Integration Methods

Question 2

Compared to other numerical integration methods, a potential drawback of Gaussian Quadrature is:

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Requirement for more function evaluations

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Enhanced accuracy with fewer evaluations

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Applicability to functions with singularities

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Efficient handling of higher-dimensional integrals

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of Gaussian Quadrature?

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It requires the evaluation of the integrand at specific points.

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It is computationally expensive for low-dimensional integrals.

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It is only applicable to integrals over finite intervals.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Legendre polynomials in Gaussian Quadrature?

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They are used to determine the optimal quadrature points and weights.

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They are used to construct the weight function.

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They are used to evaluate the integrand at the quadrature points.

Question 5

What is the key difference between Gaussian Quadrature and other numerical integration methods?

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It uses orthogonal polynomials to choose the quadrature points and weights.

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It requires fewer quadrature points for the same level of accuracy for polynomial integrands.

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It uses equal spacing between the quadrature points.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the error term for Gaussian Quadrature is true?

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It is proportional to the (2n+1)th derivative of the integrand.

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It is independent of the degree of the polynomial being integrated.

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It is proportional to the nth derivative of the integrand.

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It is always positive.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using Gaussian Quadrature?

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It provides an exact solution for any continuous function.

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It is efficient for approximating integrals of smooth functions.

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It is easy to implement.

Question 8

Which of the following expressions represents the weight associated with the i-th node of the Gauss-Legendre rule?

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2 / (1 - x_i^2) * (P_n'(x_i))^2

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1 / (1 - x_i^2)

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P_n(x_i) / (1 - x_i^2)

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x_i * P_n(x_i)

Question 9

What is the integral that corresponds to the Gaussian Quadrature formula?

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∫_{-1}^{1} f(x) dx

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∫_{-∞}^{∞} f(x) dx

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∫_{0}^{∞} f(x) dx

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∫_{0}^{1} f(x) dx

Question 10

Which type of polynomial is used to define the nodes of the Gaussian Quadrature rule?

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Legendre polynomial

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Chebyshev polynomial

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Laguerre polynomial

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Hermite polynomial

Question 11

What is the convergence rate of Gaussian Quadrature for smooth integrands?

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Exponential

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Logarithmic

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Quadratic

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Linear

Question 12

What is a necessary condition for Gaussian Quadrature to be applicable to an integrand f(x)?

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f(x) must be continuous and have bounded derivatives within the integration interval.

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f(x) must be differentiable.

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f(x) must be periodic.

Question 13

Which of the following orthogonal polynomials is used as the basis for Gaussian Quadrature?

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Legendre polynomials

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Chebyshev polynomials

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Laguerre polynomials

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Hermite polynomials

Question 14

What is the order of convergence of Gaussian Quadrature with n nodes?

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2n

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n

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n^2

Question 15

Which of the following is a limitation of using Gaussian Quadrature?

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It may not be effective for integrals with highly oscillatory functions.

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It is difficult to implement in practice.

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It requires a large number of nodes for high accuracy.

Question 16

What is the Gaussian Quadrature formula for approximating the integral ∫[-1, 1] f(x) dx with n = 3?

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f(-0.774597) + f(0) + f(0.774597)

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f(-1) + f(0) + f(1)

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f(-0.5) + f(0) + f(0.5)

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∫[-1, 1] f(x) dx

Question 17

Which type of polynomial is used as the basis for Gaussian Quadrature?

Accepted Answer

Legendre polynomial

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Hermite polynomial

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Laguerre polynomial

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Chebyshev polynomial

Question 18

Which type of function is not well-suited for approximation using Gaussian Quadrature?

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Function with abrupt discontinuities or sharp corners

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Polynomial function

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Trigonometric function

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Exponential function

Question 19

What is the purpose of the error term in Gaussian Quadrature?

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To estimate the accuracy of the approximation

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To increase the accuracy of the approximation

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To determine the optimal number of points

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To ensure convergence of the approximation

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential source of error in Gaussian Quadrature?

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Round-off errors due to finite-precision arithmetic

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Exactness of the Legendre polynomials

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Optimality of the quadrature points

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Availability of the exact solution

Question 21

In which application is Gaussian Quadrature commonly used?

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Solving partial differential equations numerically

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Image processing

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Generating random numbers

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Finding roots of polynomials

Question 22

In Gaussian Quadrature, which weight function is utilized?

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w(x) = (1 - x^2)^(-1/2)

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w(x) = cos(x)

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w(x) = x^2

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w(x) = e^(-x^2)

Question 23

When applying Gaussian Quadrature with n points, how many nodes are utilized?

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n

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n + 1

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n - 1

Question 24

In Gaussian Quadrature, which polynomial family is employed?

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Legendre polynomial

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Laguerre polynomial

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Hermite polynomial

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Chebyshev polynomial

Question 25

What is the order of accuracy associated with a Gaussian Quadrature formula involving n points?

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2n - 1

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n^2

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n + 1

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n

Question 26

In the Gaussian Quadrature method, how are the weights calculated?

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w_i = 2/(n(n+1)P_n'(x_i))

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w_i = 1/n

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w_i = e^(-x_i^2)

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w_i = x_i

Question 27

Which approach can be used to enhance the accuracy of a Gaussian Quadrature approximation?

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Increasing the number of points

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Changing the polynomial type utilized

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Subdividing the integral into smaller intervals

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Employing an alternative weight function

Question 28

What is the primary advantage of Gaussian Quadrature over other numerical integration techniques?

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Higher accuracy for smooth functions with minimal computational cost.

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Ease of implementation and coding

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Faster computation time regardless of function complexity

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Wider applicability to various types of integrals

Question 29

How many quadrature points are used in the Gauss-Laguerre Quadrature formula?

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n

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log(n)

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2n

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n^2

Question 30

What is the primary advantage of Gaussian Quadrature over other numerical integration methods?

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It achieves superior accuracy with a reduced number of function evaluations.

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It is easier to implement.

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It handles a broader range of integrands.

Question 31

In Gaussian Quadrature, what is the purpose of Legendre polynomials?

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They define the weights and nodes employed in the integration formula.

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They establish the integration interval.

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They simplify the integrand function.

Question 32

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the nodes used in Gaussian Quadrature?

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They are evenly spaced within the integration interval.

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They are roots of Legendre polynomials.

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They are strategically chosen to optimize accuracy.

Question 33

When approximating the integral of f(x) = e^(-x^2) over [-1, 1] using a 3-point Gaussian Quadrature formula, which nodes and weights should be employed?

Accepted Answer

Nodes: {-0.774597, 0, 0.774597}; Weights: {0.555556, 0.888889, 0.555556}

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Nodes: {-1, -0.5, 0.5, 1}; Weights: {1/4, 1/2, 1/2, 1/4}

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Nodes: {-1, 0, 1}; Weights: {1/3, 4/3, 1/3}

Question 34

What is the order of accuracy achieved by a Gaussian Quadrature formula with 'n' nodes?

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2n - 1

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n - 1

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n + 1

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n

Question 35

When approximating an integral using Gaussian Quadrature, how do you determine the suitable number of nodes to meet a specified accuracy level?

Accepted Answer

Increment the number of nodes until the difference between successive approximations falls below the desired tolerance.

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Use a predetermined number of nodes based on the integrand's complexity.

Question 36

How can Gaussian Quadrature be applied to approximate an integral over an arbitrary interval [a, b]?

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Transform the integral to the standard interval [-1, 1] via an appropriate change of variables.

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Apply the same nodes and weights for any interval.

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Apply Gaussian Quadrature directly to the interval [a, b].

Question 37

What is a key advantage of using Gaussian Quadrature over other numerical integration methods?

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It provides higher accuracy for a given number of function evaluations.

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It is more efficient for integrals with rapidly oscillating integrands.

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It requires fewer computational resources.

Question 38

Which property of Legendre polynomials is crucial for Gaussian Quadrature?

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They form an orthogonal set over the standard interval [-1, 1].

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They have a simple closed-form expression.

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They are all even functions.

Question 39

For a 4-point Gaussian Quadrature rule, how many evaluations of the integrand are required?

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4

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2

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1

Question 40

Given the integral ∫[-1,1] (x^3 + 2x) dx, what is the approximate value obtained using a 2-point Gaussian Quadrature rule?

Accepted Answer

8/3

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2

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4/3

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1

Question 41

What is a key challenge when applying Gaussian Quadrature to an integral over an interval other than [-1, 1]?

Accepted Answer

Transforming the integral to the standard interval [-1, 1].

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Determining the correct weights.

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Selecting the optimal number of integration points.

Question 42

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the accuracy of Gaussian Quadrature?

Accepted Answer

The complexity of the function being integrated.

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The smoothness of the integrand.

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The width of the integration interval.

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The number of integration points.

Question 43

What is the order of accuracy of an n-point Gaussian Quadrature rule?

Accepted Answer

2n - 1

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n

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n - 1

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2n

Question 44

In the context of Gaussian Quadrature, what do we refer to as 'nodes'?

Accepted Answer

The specific points within the interval where the integrand is evaluated.

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The coefficients used to combine function evaluations.

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The endpoints of the integration interval.

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The roots of the associated Legendre polynomials.

Question 45

How can we enhance the accuracy of a Gaussian Quadrature approximation?

Accepted Answer

Increase the number of integration points.

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Adopt a different type of numerical integration method.

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Reduce the width of the integration interval.

Question 46

Which of the following statements accurately describes the range of applicability for Gaussian Quadrature?

Accepted Answer

It is particularly effective for integrating smooth functions over finite intervals.

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It outperforms all other numerical integration methods in every scenario.

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It is unsuitable for integrals with singularities.