3.1 - Parametric Representation
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Practice Questions
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What does parametric representation allow in CAD?
💡 Hint: Think of how it compares to fixed coordinates.
Identify one property of Bézier curves.
💡 Hint: Consider how they are defined.
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What are B-spline curves particularly known for?
💡 Hint: Think about how changes to control points affect the curve.
True or False: Bézier curves always lie within the convex hull of their control points.
💡 Hint: Remember how Bézier curves are defined.
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Design a simple parametric curve using a Hermite definition, specifying the endpoints and tangents, and visualize its path.
💡 Hint: Use the Hermite curve formula for guidance.
Create a comparison table of properties between Bézier curves and B-spline curves, including at least five attributes.
💡 Hint: Think about how each curve impacts design tasks.
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