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How can a polygon be considered as a subcategory of two-dimensional figures?
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All polygons are 2-dimensional figures bounded by straight lines. Since they are 2-d they are included in the set of all 2-d figures. But since they can only have straight sides, they cannot account for all 2-d figures.
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Closed figures made up of line segments are?
it is an Polygon
Is a cylinder a polygon?
No, a cylinder is not a polygon. It is not a polygon because it has curved sides. In order to be considered a polygon, it would need to have flat sides. Also, a polygon is a 2 dimensional shape but a cylinder is a three dimensional shape.
What is a six sided polgon?
A hexagon is a six sided polygon but not necessarily you can hve other six sided figures
Are all shapes polygons?
Not all shapes are polygons. Polygons are shapes that have to have straight sides and be closed figures. So a shape that is curved would not be a polygon.
How do you find area of polygon composite figures?
You get the area by using formulas. There is usually a specific formula to find the area of each shape. Some irregular shaps may not have a formula.
How are hexagons a sub subcategory for polygons?
A hexagon is a polygon with six angles.
What is closed geometrical figures?
A polygon
Why is a shape considered a polygon?
A shape is not considered a polygon. For example, a circle is not a polygon. So the question is based on a misunderstanding.
Why is a rhombus not considered to be a polygon?
A rhombus is a polygon.
What is the name of a polygon with no side that passes through the figures interior?
Convex polygon. When the sides are extended, none of them pass through the polygon's interior.
Closed figures made up of line segments are?
it is an Polygon
Are all two- dimensional figures polygons?
No. A circle is not a polygon.
Is a cube a polygon why or why not?
No it is NOT a polygon, because polygons reffer to 2-demensional figures, however, a CUBE is three demensional.
Why is a circle not considered a polygon?
A polygon is a plane that has a finite number of straight sides. Since a circle has an arced side, it's not considered a polygon.
What are the different kinds of 4 sided figures angles in a polygon?
4
Closed figures made up of line segements are called?
a polygon
What figures is two-dimensional but yet it is not a polygon?
It is a circle or an oval shape.
