Definition Of Closed Figure

If the start and end points of a figure are same, then it is called a Closed Figure.

More About Closed Figure

At least three lines or sides are required to form a closed polygon.

Video Examples: Classification Of Triangles - An Introduction / Maths Geometry

Example of Closed Figure

All the figures shown are closed figures as their start and end points are same.

 

Solved Example onClosed Figure

Ques: Identify the closed figure from the following?

Choices:

A. Figure 1
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 3
D. Figure 4
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: The start and end points of figures 1 and 4 are not same.
Step 2: In figure 3, two lines are intersecting. So, it is not a closed figure.
Step 3: Here, only figure 2 has the start and end points same.
Step 4: So, figure 2 represents a closed figure.

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