2.3 - B-spline Curves
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Practice Questions
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What is a B-spline curve?
💡 Hint: Look for the definition involving control points.
How does modifying a control point affect a B-spline curve?
💡 Hint: Think about local control.
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What is a key feature of B-spline curves?
💡 Hint: Think about what differentiates them from other curves.
True or False: B-spline curves always pass through their control points.
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of control points and curve design.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a car's side profile using B-spline curves. Choose your control points and degree; describe how you would refine the shape while ensuring smooth transitions.
💡 Hint: Think about how curvature interacts with control points.
Given specific values for a knot vector, explain how this impacts the shape of the B-spline curve derived from it. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Analyze how the spacing of knots alters control.
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