A concave polygon looks like it collapsed or has indentations.

I believe it is false, but I want to be sure about this one.

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A concave polygon looks like it collapsed or has indentations. 

I believe it is false, but I want to be sure about this one.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

what is the definition of a concave polygon?

anonymous · Answer

A polygon that is a straight line that cuts it in four or more points..right?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

good or a polygon where at least one interior angle is larger than 180 degrees

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

something like this is convex

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

and something like this is concave

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

notice how this interior angle here

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is larger than 180 degrees

anonymous · Answer

So it's a concave polygon?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

so saying "A concave polygon looks like it collapsed or has indentations. " is definitely true

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yes the second one is concave

anonymous · Answer

Alright, thank you. I understand this better now. ^^

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

ok great, you're welcome