3.18-3.20 Polygons

Reorder the followingPut the following steps in the correct order for creating a polygon in AutoCAD:

• Type "POL" or press the "Polygon Button"

• Specify the location of the center of the polygon

• Specify the number of sides of the polygon

• Specify Inscribed or circumscribed

• Specify the radius of a circle

Which of the following best describes a polygon in AutoCAD?

• A perfect round shape

• A three-dimensional shape

• Straight lines forming a closed figure

• A shape with curves

In a polygon, the ​ (a)   is the distance from its center to any of its vertices (corners). The ​ (b)   refers to the distance from the center of a regular polygon to the midpoint of one of its sides. ​ (c)   are the straight lines that come together to form the shape of the polygon.

• apothem
• radius
• sides
• diameter
• inscribed

The shortcut command for creating a polygon in AutoCAD is "___".

Which modifier specifies the distance from the center of the polygon to the midpoints of its edges?

• Inscribed

• Circumscribed

• Edge

• Center

How do artists and developers use polygons in gaming and animation?

Match the following case studies with their descriptions:

• Alhambra Palace

• Historical architecture richly decorated with intricate tessellated polygonal patterns reflecting Islamic art.

• The Evolution of Mario

• A game character's transformation from a simple 2D character to a detailed 3D representation in gaming.

• The Eden Project

• A unique architectural marvel where hexagons and pentagons are utilized to enclose diverse ecosystems.

If your polygon appears more like a circle, what could be the reason?

• Too many sides

• Very short side lengths

• The circle command was used

• Incorrect modifier used

What do the 'I' and 'C' modifiers stand for in polygon creation?

• Integrate and Calculate

• Inscribed and Circumscribed

• Inside and Corner

• Increment and Counter

Which term refers to the line segment that connects the center of the polygon to any of its vertices?

• Radius

• Diameter

• Edge

• Vertex