Polygon Primer

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What is a polygon?

A polygon is a closed figure formed using a collection of lines.

How can polygons be represented?

Polygons can be represented either as outlines using move commands or as solid objects by setting the pixels high inside the polygon including pixels on the boundary.

Give examples of polygons.

Examples of polygons include triangle, rectangle, hexagon, and pentagon.

What are the types of polygons?

The types of polygons are concave and convex. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a convex and a concave polygon?

A convex polygon has any line joining two interior points lying inside the polygon, while a concave polygon has one interior angle greater than 180° and can be clipped into similar polygons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a polygon?

A polygon is a closed figure formed using a collection of lines. Signup and view all the answers

How are polygons represented in computer graphics?

Polygons can be represented either as an outline using move commands or as solid objects by setting the pixels high inside the polygon. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a convex and a concave polygon?

A convex polygon is one in which any line joining two interior points of the polygon lies inside the polygon. A concave polygon, on the other hand, has at least one interior angle greater than 180°. Signup and view all the answers