Simpson's rule for integration gives exact result when $$f(x)$$ is a polynomial function of degree less than or equal to ________.

The laplace transform of the periodic function $$f(t)$$ described by the curve below
$$i.e.\,\,f\left( t \right) = \left\{ {\matrix{ {\sin \,t,} & {if\left( {2n - 1} \right)\pi < t < 2n\pi \left( {n = 1,2,3,...} \right)} \cr 0 & {otherwise\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,} \cr } } \right.$$ is ___________.

The cylinder shown below rolls without slipping. In which direction does the friction force act? Towards which of the following points is the acceleration of the point of contact A on the cylinder directed?

A velocity field is given as $$$\overrightarrow V = 3{x^2}y\widehat i - 6xyz\widehat k$$$
Where $$x,y,z$$ are in $$m$$ and $$V$$ $$m/s.$$ Determine if

(i) It represents an incompressible flow
(ii) The flow is irrotational
(iii) The flow is steady .