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Polygon Sides Count Statistics
The average number of sides of a polygon is determined by the formula n(n-1)/2, where n represents the number of vertices.
In this post, we explore various interesting statistics related to polygon sides, ranging from the basic shapes like triangles and squares to more complex polygons with numerous sides. Discover facts about regular polygons, special polygons like the nonagon and heptagon, and fascinating examples such as the chiliagon and megagon. Follow along to enhance your understanding of the diverse world of polygon geometry.
Statistic 1
"A triangle has the least number of sides in a polygon, which is 3."
Statistic 2
"A polygon with 4 sides is called a quadrilateral."
Statistic 3
"There are exactly 5 convex regular polygons with integer sides -- the regular triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, and decagon."
Statistic 4
"Hexagons have 6 sides and are often seen in nature in things like honeycombs."
Statistic 5
"Nonagon is the term for a 9-sided polygon."
Statistic 6
"Geometrically perfect circles can be approximated with regular polygons of 100 sides or more."
Statistic 7
"The sum of interior angles in a square (polygon with 4 sides) is 360 degrees."
Statistic 8
"A heptagon has 7 sides."
Statistic 9
"A pentagon, which has 5 sides, is the simplest polygon that can't be constructed accurately using a compass and straightedge alone."
Statistic 10
"A polygon with 20 sides is known as icosagon."
Statistic 11
"Stars, like the Pentagram or Pentacle, are a common form of polygons and have 5 points or 'sides'."
Statistic 12
"An 11-sided polygon is a hendecagon or undecagon."
Statistic 13
"A polygon with 1000 sides is referred to as a chiliagon."
Statistic 14
"A megagon is a polygon with 1,000,000 sides."
Statistic 15
"Polygons can have sides that intersect each other, these are known as complex polygons."
