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Is there a 100 sided shape?

Published in Geometry 1 min read

Yes, there is a 100-sided shape.

A 100-sided polygon is called a hectogon (also sometimes called a hecatontagon). Polygons are two-dimensional shapes with straight sides. The number of sides determines the name of the polygon. So, a polygon with 100 sides is, by definition, a hectogon.

While a perfect hectogon would have 100 equal sides and 100 equal angles, it would visually appear very close to a circle. Distinguishing it from a circle would require very high magnification.

Here's a brief overview:

  • Definition: A hectogon is a polygon with 100 sides and 100 angles.
  • Appearance: It appears nearly circular to the naked eye.
  • Practicality: Due to its many sides, drawing a perfectly accurate hectogon is very difficult.

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