Integrate
Numerical Integration
Security Level 1 (Enabled)
Description
Calculates definite integrals numerically - the area under a curve between two bounds. Supports various integration methods such as Simpson, trapezoid and Monte Carlo for precise results even with complex functions.
JSON Parameters
{
"function": "x^2",
"variable": "x",
"bounds": {
"lower": 0,
"upper": 2
},
"method": "simpson",
"steps": 1000
}
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
function | String | Yes | The function f(x) to integrate |
variable | String | No | Integration variable (default: "x") |
bounds | Object | Yes | Integration bounds (lower, upper) |
method | String | No | Method: simpson, trapezoid, montecarlo |
steps | Integer | No | Number of subintervals |
Example Usage
API call:
POST /api/v1/tools/integrate
Content-Type: application/json
{
"function": "x^2",
"bounds": {
"lower": 0,
"upper": 3
},
"method": "simpson",
"steps": 100
}
Examples
Area under a parabola:
{
"function": "x^2",
"bounds": {"lower": 0, "upper": 3},
"method": "simpson",
"steps": 100
}
Sine integral:
{
"function": "sin(x)",
"bounds": {"lower": 0, "upper": 3.14159},
"method": "trapezoid",
"steps": 1000
}
Complex function:
{
"function": "exp(-x^2)",
"bounds": {"lower": -3, "upper": 3},
"method": "montecarlo",
"steps": 10000
}
Return Values
{
"integral": 9.0000,
"function": "x^2",
"bounds": {
"lower": 0,
"upper": 3
},
"method": "simpson",
"steps": 100,
"estimatedError": 0.0001,
"success": true
}
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
integral | Number | The calculated integral value |
function | String | The integrated function |
bounds | Object | Bounds used |
method | String | Method used |
steps | Integer | Number of steps |
estimatedError | Number | Estimated error |
success | Boolean | True if successful |
Related Tools
Why This Tool Stands Out
- Area Calculation Any area under a curve - without needing to know the antiderivative!
- Choice of Method Simpson, trapezoid or Monte Carlo - always the best method!
- Error Estimation Know how accurate it is - with an estimated error for validation!
- Complex Functions Even functions without a closed-form antiderivative - solvable numerically!
Perfect for:
- Geometers Areas & volumes
- Physicists Work & energy
- Engineers Structural analysis
Time Savings
No measured time-saving or performance figures are available here. Results depend on the task and environment.
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