A polygonal chain is a sequence of line segments joined by at least one endpoint.
- The term “polygonal chain” is a synonym of ” broken line “.
- A closed polygonal chain is generally called a polygon.
- Two segments that share an endpoint are called adjacent segments or adjacent sides of the polygonal chain.
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Examples
- Examples of polygonal chains:
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- This polygonal chain is made up of 4 line segments:
