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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

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According to the document, what is the primary characteristic that defines a polygon?
Options
A It must have at least one curved side.
B It is a plane figure bounded by a finite chain of straight line segments closing in a loop.
Correct Answer
C Its segments are always perpendicular to each other.
D It must have all sides of equal length.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3, point 1 defines polygons as 'Plane figures bounded by a finite chain of straight line segments closing in a loop to form a closed chain or circuit.'

Hint

Refer to the definition of 'Polygons' on page 3 of the document.

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