Convex and Concave Polygons

We will learn about the convex and concave polygons and their properties.

Convex polygon:

If each of the interior angles of a polygon is less than 180°, then it is called convex polygon.

Note: In this type of polygon, no portion of the diagonals lies in the exterior.


Examples of convex polygons:

In the adjoining figure of a parallelogram there are four interior angles i.e., ∠BAD, ∠ADC, ∠DCB and ∠CBA. None of the four interior angles is greater than equal to 180° and no portion of the diagonals lies in the exterior.

Convex Polygon Parallelogram

In the adjoining figure of a rectangle there are four interior angles i.e., ∠CBA, ∠DCB, ∠ADC and ∠BAD. None of the four interior angles is greater than equal to 180°.

Convex Polygon Rectangle


In the adjoining figure of a pentagon there are five interior angles i.e., ∠ABC, ∠BCD, ∠CDE, ∠DEA and ∠EAB. None of the five interior angles is greater than equal to 180°.

Convex Polygon Pentagon


In the adjoining figure of a triangle there are three interior angles i.e., ∠ABC, ∠BCA, and ∠CAB. None of the three interior angles is greater than equal to 180°.

Convex Polygon Triangle


Concave polygon:

If at least one angle of a polygon is more than 180°, then it is called a concave polygon.


Examples of concave polygons:

In the adjoining figure of a hexagon there are six interior angles i.e., ∠ABC, ∠BCD, ∠CDE, ∠DEF, ∠EFA and ∠FAB.  Among the six interior angles, ∠CDE is greater than 180°.

Concave Polygon Hexagon


In the adjoining figure of a septagon there are seven interior angles i.e., ∠ABC, ∠BCD, ∠CDE, ∠DEF, ∠EFG, ∠FGA and ∠GAB.  Among the seven interior angles, ∠DEF is greater than 180°.

Concave Polygon Septagon


In the adjoining figure of a quadrilateral there are four interior angles i.e., ∠ABC, ∠BCD, ∠CDA and ∠DAB.  Among the four interior angles, ∠BCD is greater than 180°.

Concave Polygon Quadrilateral

Note: In this type of polygon, some portion of the diagonals lies in the exterior of the polygon.

In the above quadrilateral the portion of the diagonal AC i.e., CE lies in the exterior ∠BCD.

Polygons

Polygon and its Classification

Terms Related to Polygons

Interior and Exterior of the Polygon

Convex and Concave Polygons

Regular and Irregular Polygon

Number of Triangles Contained in a Polygon

Angle Sum Property of a Polygon

Problems on Angle Sum Property of a Polygon

Sum of the Interior Angles of a Polygon

Sum of the Exterior Angles of a Polygon






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