4.6: Numerical Integration
Trapezoid Rule
A diesel generator runs continuously, consuming oil at a gradually increasing rate until it must be temporarily shut down to have the filters replaced. Use the trapezoid rule to approximate the amount of oil consumed by the generator during that week.
Trapezoid Rule DaySunMonTueWedThuFriSatSun Oil Consumption Rate (L/hr)
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