The lowest-order Simpson s rule has ____ panel(s).
A) no
B) one
C) two
D) three

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The lowest-order Simpson's rule is the one that uses only one panel, which is equivalent to the trapezoidal rule. Therefore, the answer is (C) two. The lowest-order Simpson's rule, also known as the 1/3 rule, requires two panels. It approximates the integral of a function using a quadratic polynomial. While answer B (one panel) is used in the trapezoidal rule, it's not the correct choice for Simpson's rule. Answer A (no panels) and D (three panels) are also not correct for the lowest-order Simpson's rule.

The Lowest-Order Simpson S Rule Has ____ Panel(s)