Practice Scaling - 4.2 | Transformations | Computer Aided Design & Analysis
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4.2 - Scaling

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define scaling in one sentence.

💡 Hint: Think about size and reference points.

Question 2 Easy

What type of matrix is used for 2D scaling?

💡 Hint: Recall the dimensions used for transformations.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of scaling in graphics?

To change colors
To modify size
To add textures

💡 Hint: Focus on how scaling functions.

Question 2

Scaling can be represented using what type of matrix in 2D?

2x2
3x3
4x4

💡 Hint: Consider dimensions in 2D graphics.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A designer scales an object by 150% in the x-direction and 75% in the y-direction. What will the scaling matrix look like?

💡 Hint: Remember to multiply each axis by its respective scaling factor.

Challenge 2 Hard

Demonstrate how composing a scaling transformation followed by a rotation affects an object's position and size in 2D.

💡 Hint: Draw the matrices and perform the multiplication to visualize the change.

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