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Tessellation

Definition Of Tessellation

The tessellation is a repeating pattern of figures that covers a plane without any gaps or overlaps.

In other words, a terminating decimal doesn't keep going. A terminating decimal will have a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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Solved Example on Tessellation

Ques: Does the figure shown can make up a tessellation?

Choices:

A. No
B. Yes
C. Cannot be determined
D. Possible only sometimes
Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: A tessellation can be formed as the sides of the figure shown are congruent
Step 2: A plane figure is taken. One of the side is cutout and is pasted on the opposite side

Step 3: The process is repeated on the other side.

Step 4: Add interior design to it.

Step 5: The figure is repeated to form a tessellation

Step 6: So, a tessellation can be formed by the given figure