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Computer Graphics
The table 5.1 shows a list of polygons and the number of sides corresponding to them.
Table 5.1: List of Polygons
Number of Sides Polygon name
3 Triangle
4 Quadrilateral
5 Pentagon
6 Hexagon
7 Heptagon
8 Octagon
9 Nonagon
10 Decagon
11 Undecagon
12 Dodecagon
Based on the sides and angles the polygons are classified as regular and irregular
polygons.
Figure 5.1 shows the list of regular and irregular polygons.
Figure 5.1: List of Regular and Irregular Polygons
Cluster of polygons are used to represent closed contours.
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