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What is the significance of the Utah teapot mentioned in the text?
It was one of the earliest 3D models to gain popularity
Who is credited with the development of the Z-buffer hidden-surface algorithm?
Sutherland
Which technique in rendering was introduced by Gouraud in 1971?
Diffuse lighting
What concept did Kajiya contribute to rendering in 1986?
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Which scientist is associated with the development of radiosity in rendering?
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Who introduced specular lighting to rendering in the 1970s?
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'Visibility' in rendering was significantly improved by which algorithm?
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'Curved surfaces' were first associated with which scientist's work?
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What was a notable contribution of Whitted to rendering in the early 1980s?
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