Calculating Intermediate Points and Slope of a Line
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How is a horizontal line obtained?

  • By keeping the y-value constant and incrementing the x-value by one unit (correct)
  • By drawing arbitrary lines
  • By keeping the x-value constant and incrementing the y-value by one unit
  • By using the Digital Differential Analyzer (DDA) Algorithm

    • What is the purpose of the DDA algorithm?

  • To accumulate errors along a line segment
  • To draw lines on an image using only integer operations (correct)
  • To perform floating-point additions quickly
  • To calculate the incremental error in a line drawing algorithm

    • What is a key property of good line drawing algorithms?

  • Complexity
  • Color selection
  • Random termination
  • Constant density (correct)

    • How does the DDA algorithm determine which pixels to plot along a line segment?

    <p>By calculating the difference between ideal and actual positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In line plotting, what does the Direct Method Algorithm use directly?

    <p>Line equation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of operations are involved in the DDA algorithm for line drawing?

    <p>Integer addition, subtractions, and multiplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a vertical line obtained?

    <p>By keeping the x-value constant and incrementing the y-value by one unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does error accumulation refer to in the context of line drawing algorithms?

    <p>The sum of all errors made during the drawing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which algorithm directly uses the line equation in line plotting?

    <p>Digital Differential Analyzer (DDA) Algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is step_x calculated in the DDA algorithm?

    <p>$\frac{\Delta x}{steps}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of good line drawing algorithms?

    <p>Rapid line drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the DDA algorithm considered efficient for drawing lines on an image?

    <p>It utilizes rapid integer operations for quick line generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind the DDA algorithm?

    <p>Using incremental values of x and y to plot points along the line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given context, what does DDA stand for?

    <p>Digital Differential Analyzer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DDA algorithm ensure by incrementing either x or y at each step?

    <p>It ensures the line is plotted smoothly between given endpoints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equation of the line given in the context?

    <p>$y = 3x + b$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are intermediate points calculated in the DDA algorithm?

    <p>By determining incremental values of x and y at each step</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using the DDA algorithm for drawing lines?

    <p>Faster than manual plotting without any algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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