Q. 56 With respect to the numerical evaluation of the definite integral, ,where a and b are given, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
(I) The value of K obtained using the trapezoidal rule is always greater than or equal to the exact value of the definite integral. (II) The value of K obtained using the Simpson’s rule is always equal to the exact value of the definite integral.
(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) Both I and II
(D) Neither I nor II
Answer: (C)
Explanation: