Yes, you can place circles together to cover a shape without gaps, but it depends on the shape's geometry. For regular shapes, like circles or polygons, circles can be arranged to fit closely together. However, for irregular shapes, while circles can approximate coverage, there may still be small gaps due to their round form not perfectly matching the edges of the shape. In such cases, using a combination of circles and other shapes may be necessary for complete coverage.
Hexagon. Although circles would represent a more accurate omnidirectional coverage, when we want to group circles together, they overlap one another. Hexagon doesn't and still has a somewhat 'circular' shape.
A rectangle and two circles.
The shape that would go in the section where two circles overlap is known as a lens shape or a vesica piscis. This area represents the intersection of the two circles, where both circles share common points. The overlapping region can also be described as a curved shape that has two rounded edges, defined by the arcs of the intersecting circles.
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A cylinder.
It means that all of the sides in the shape are the same shape and the same size and they slot together when you place the shapes together. * * * * * No, they do not slot together - as a lock and key would. Each one could exactly cover the other.
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Hexagon. Although circles would represent a more accurate omnidirectional coverage, when we want to group circles together, they overlap one another. Hexagon doesn't and still has a somewhat 'circular' shape.
A rectangle and two circles.
As the foci of an ellipse move closer together, the ellipse becomes more circular in shape. When the foci coincide, the shape is a circle. Note that circles are a subset of ellipses.
There is no shape which has only circular faces.
The shape that would go in the section where two circles overlap is known as a lens shape or a vesica piscis. This area represents the intersection of the two circles, where both circles share common points. The overlapping region can also be described as a curved shape that has two rounded edges, defined by the arcs of the intersecting circles.
Circles are the easiest shape to make.
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Circles have a completely curved shape, and NO sides. So do ovals.
No, ovals and circles are different shapes. Ovals have an elongated, slightly oblong shape with two different radii, while circles have a round shape with a single radius.