A 2nd degree polynomial, f(x) has values of 1, 4 and 15 at x = 0, 1 and 2, respectively. The integral $$\int\limits_0^2 {{\text{f}}\left( {\text{x}} \right){\text{dx}}} $$ is to be estimated by applying the trapezoidal rule to this data. What is the error (defined as "true value - approximate value") in the estimate?
A. $$ - \frac{4}{3}$$
B. $$ - \frac{2}{3}$$
C. 0
D. $$\frac{2}{3}$$
Answer: Option A
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Roots of the algebraic equation x3 + x2 + x + 1 = 0 are
A. (+1, +j, -j)
B. (+1, -1, +1)
C. (0, 0, 0)
D. (-1, +j. -j)
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II

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