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In geometry a polygon (pronounced /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/) is traditionally a plane figure that is bounded by a closed path or circuit, composed of a finite sequence of straight line segments (i.e., by a closed polygonal chain). These segments are called its edges or sides, and the points where two edges meet are the polygon's vertices or corners. The interior of the polygon is sometimes called its body. A polygon is a 2-dimensional example of the more general polytope in any number of dimensions. The word "polygon" derives from the Greek πολύς ("many") and γωνία (gōnia), meaning "knee" or "angle". Today a polygon is more usually understood in terms of sides. Usually two edges meeting at a corner are required to form an angle that is not straight (180°); otherwise, the line segments will be considered parts of a single edge. The basic geometrical notion has been adapted in various ways to suit particular purposes. For example in the computer graphics (image generation) field, the term polygon has taken on a slightly altered meaning, more related to the way the shape is stored and manipulated within the computer. An assortment of polygonsClassificationNumber of sidesPolygons are primarily classified by the number of sides, see naming polygons below. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do you prove that the opposite angles in an inscribed polygon are supplementary? Q. What is the proof that proves that opposite angles in an inscirbed polygon (a polygon in a circle) are supplementary? Asked by Slyfox M - Wed Apr 16 23:20:57 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Umm, there is no such proof, because it is false. In fact, I don't even know what "opposite angles" are in a general polygon! (It only makes sense if there are an even number of sides...) For example, a regular hexagon may be inscribed in a circle, but the angles are all 60 . It is, however, true for a quadrilateral. This is because the angles subtend supplementary arcs of the circle (in the sense that the two arcs together form the whole circle). Since the measure of the angle is half the measure of the arc, the sum is half the measure of the circle, which is 360 . Answered by jeredwm - Thu Apr 17 22:18:12 2008 What is a polygon with all sides congruent? Q. What is a polygon with all sides congruent? Asked by Steven - Tue May 16 18:42:15 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments A. It is called regular polygon. Answered by brotherklaus - Tue May 16 18:43:10 2006 What do you use to divide a polygon into triangles?
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