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Convex is a shape without indentations. The opposite of [[Concave]].
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If any two points can be connected by a line that goes outside the shape, the shape is not convex. An uncut watermelon is a convex shape... anytime you draw a straight line between two seeds, you're still inside the watermelon.
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Convex shapes are used in [[CollisionDetection]].
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Latest revision as of 22:16, 14 February 2015

Convex is a shape without indentations. The opposite of Concave.

If any two points can be connected by a line that goes outside the shape, the shape is not convex. An uncut watermelon is a convex shape... anytime you draw a straight line between two seeds, you're still inside the watermelon.

Convex shapes are used in CollisionDetection.


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