Reimann Sum

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Change the values of a, b, and n to see how they affect the Reimann Sum.

What happens to the sum as n gets larger?

For what kind of functions is left endpoint an under-approximation? For what kind of functions is it an over-approximation?

What are the advantages/ disadvantages of using the midpoint Reimann Sum?

Betsy Vanfleet, 24 October 2013, Created with GeoGebra