What is a polygon and what is a non example of a one

The video tutorial explains what a polygon is, highlighting its characteristics as a closed figure with straight sides that are coplanar. It provides examples and non-examples to clarify the concept, emphasizing that polygons must have straight sides and be closed. The tutorial concludes with a summary of these key points.

What is a key characteristic of a polygon?

• It has curved sides.

• It is an open figure.

• It is a closed figure with coplanar sides.

• It has intersecting sides.

Which of the following is true about the sides of a polygon?

• They must be straight.

• They can intersect each other.

• They can be of any shape.

• They can be curved.

What do we call the point where two sides of a polygon meet?

• Edge

• Corner

• Intersection

• Vertex

Why is a figure with intersecting sides not considered a polygon?

• Because it is not coplanar.

• Because it creates multiple figures.

• Because it has curved sides.

• Because it is not closed.

Which of the following is NOT a polygon?

• A circle

• A square

• A pentagon

• A triangle