{"id":33961,"date":"2023-09-08T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=33961"},"modified":"2023-09-12T01:45:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T01:45:46","slug":"definition-types-solved-examples-facts-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes","title":{"rendered":"Plane Shapes &#8211; Definition, Types, Solved Examples, Facts, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-765fb25a-1f7c-4352-817c-67113564695c\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes#0-what-are-plane-shapes>What Are Plane Shapes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes#2-different-plane-shapes-in-geometry>Different Plane Shapes in Geometry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes#3-what-are-open-and-closed-shapes>What Are Open and Closed Shapes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes#9-solved-examples-on-plane-shapes>Solved Examples on Plane Shapes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes#10-practice-problems-on-plane-shapes>Practice Problems on Plane Shapes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/plane-shapes#11-frequently-asked-questions-about-plane-shapes>Frequently Asked Questions about Plane Shapes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-plane-shapes\">What Are Plane Shapes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In geometry, plane figures or plane shapes, also known as <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/2-dimensional\"><strong>two-dimensional shapes<\/strong><\/a><strong>, are fundamental <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometric-shapes\"><strong>geometric figures<\/strong><\/a><strong> that exist in a flat, two-dimensional plane.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plane shapes do not have thickness or depth unlike three-dimensional shapes, making them ideal for representation on a flat surface, such as a piece of paper. These shapes are the building blocks of geometry and are extensively studied in mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/plane-shapes-examples.png\" alt=\"Plane shapes examples\" class=\"wp-image-33969\" title=\"Plane shapes examples\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/plane-shapes-examples.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/plane-shapes-examples-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Games<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a 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     checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-definition-of-plane-shape\">Definition of Plane Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plane shapes can be defined as two-dimensional geometric figures that exist on a flat surface, known as a plane.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These shapes have only length and width, with no depth or thickness. They are characterized by their boundaries, which can be made up of straight sides or curved lines. Plane shapes examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\">polygons<\/a> (triangles, quadrilaterals), circles, and other curvilinear figures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/add-and-color-shapes-within-10\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/add-and-color-shapes-within-10.jpeg\" alt=\"Add and Color Shapes (Within 10)\">\r\n\t   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Here are some of the most commonly discussed ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><tbody><tr><td>Triangles<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/triangle\">Triangles<\/a> are closed plane shapes with three sides and three angles.&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"136\" class=\"wp-image-33972\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/triangle.png\" alt=\"Triangle\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quadrilaterals<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/quadrilateral\">Quadrilaterals<\/a> are closed plane shapes with four sides and four angles. Common examples are squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"57\" class=\"wp-image-33973\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/quadrilaterals.png\" alt=\"Quadrilaterals\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circles<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/circle\">Circles<\/a> are plane shapes with a curved boundary consisting of all points equidistant from a fixed point called the center.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"101\" height=\"101\" class=\"wp-image-33975\" style=\"width: 101px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/circle.png\" alt=\"Circle\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ovals<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/oval-shape\">Oval shape<\/a> is a plane shape that resembles the shape of an egg or a squashed circle.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"72\" height=\"125\" class=\"wp-image-33976\" style=\"width: 72px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/oval-shape.png\" alt=\"Oval shape\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Different Polygons<\/td><td>Polygons are closed plane shapes with at least three sides.<br>Polygons with three sides: TrianglesPolygons with four sides: QuadrilateralsPolygons with five sides: PentagonsPolygons with six sides: Hexagonsetc.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"252\" class=\"wp-image-33977\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/polygons.png\" alt=\"Polygons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/polygons.png 335w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/polygons-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-what-are-open-and-closed-shapes\">What Are Open and Closed Shapes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In geometry, plane shapes can be categorized as open or closed based on their boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Closed Plane Shapes: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/closed-shape\">Closed shapes<\/a> are plane figures that have a complete and continuous boundary that forms a closed loop. This means that the shape does not have any openings (holes) or breaks in its boundary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of closed plane shapes include polygons (such as triangles, squares, pentagons), circles, ellipses, etc. These shapes enclose a finite area within their boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/examples-of-closed-shapes.png\" alt=\"Examples of closed shapes\" class=\"wp-image-33978\" title=\"Examples of closed shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/examples-of-closed-shapes.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/examples-of-closed-shapes-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Open Plane Shapes:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/open-shape\">Open shapes<\/a> are figures that do not have a complete and continuous boundary. They have one or more openings or breaks in their boundary, which means they do not form a closed loop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of open plane shapes include lines, line segments, rays, and curves that do not form closed loops (like a curve with endpoints that do not meet). Open plane shapes do not enclose any area since they lack a complete boundary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/examples-of-open-shapes.png\" alt=\"Examples of open shapes\" class=\"wp-image-33979\" title=\"Examples of open shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/examples-of-open-shapes.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/examples-of-open-shapes-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-polygons\">Polygons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polygons are most commonly discussed plane shapes apart from circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In geometry, a polygon can be defined as a flat or plane, two-dimensional <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/closed-shape\"><strong>closed shape<\/strong><\/a><strong> bounded with at least three sides.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not have curved sides. The sides of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\">polygon<\/a> are also called its edges. The points where two sides meet are the vertices (or corners) of a polygon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of polygons can be categorized into three major forms: regular or irregular, concave or convex, and simple or complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular Polygons and Irregular Polygons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/regular-polygon\"><strong>Regular Polygons<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/irregular-polygons\"><strong>Irregular Polygons\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A regular polygon has all sides of equal length and all interior angles of equal measure. Examples include equilateral triangles, squares, and regular pentagons.<\/td><td>An irregular polygon has sides of different lengths and\/or interior angles of different measures. Examples include scalene triangles, rectangles, and irregular hexagons.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-33980\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/regular-polygons.png\" alt=\"Regular polygons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/regular-polygons.png 248w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/regular-polygons-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/regular-polygons-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td><td><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"271\" class=\"wp-image-33981\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/irregular-polygons.png\" alt=\"Irregular polygons\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Convex Polygons and Concave Polygons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/convex-polygon\"><strong>Convex Polygons<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th><strong>Concave Polygons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A convex polygon has all its interior angles less than 180 degrees. All sides of a convex polygon lie on the same side when any two points inside the polygon are connected. Examples include equilateral triangles, squares, and regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/hexagon\">hexagons<\/a>.<\/td><td>A concave polygon has at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees. It has at least one &#8220;caved-in&#8221; or &#8220;dented&#8221; portion. Examples include a star shape or a crescent shape.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" class=\"wp-image-33982\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/convex-polygon.png\" alt=\"Convex polygon\"><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"324\" class=\"wp-image-33983\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/concave-polygon.png\" alt=\"Concave polygon\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple Polygons and Complex Polygons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Simple Polygons<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Complex Polygons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A simple polygon is non-self-intersecting, meaning that its sides do not cross over each other. It forms a single continuous shape. Examples include triangles, rectangles, and regular polygons.<\/td><td>A complex polygon is self-intersecting, meaning that it has sides that cross over each other, creating additional interior regions within the polygon. Examples include shapes with holes or overlapping sides.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" class=\"wp-image-33984\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/simple-polygons.png\" alt=\"Simple polygons\"><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" class=\"wp-image-33985\" style=\"width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/complex-polygons.png\" alt=\"Complex polygons\"><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-sides-and-vertices-of-plane-shapes\">Sides and Vertices of Plane Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sides:<\/strong> In plane shapes, the sides refer to the straight line segments that form the boundary of the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vertices:<\/strong> The corners or the points where the sides meet are called the vertices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that some plane shapes, such as circles, do not have straight sides or corners\/vertices. Instead, they have a continuous curved boundary. However, polygons are the plane shapes that have distinct sides and corners\/vertices that define their structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sides-and-corners-of-shapes.png\" alt=\"Sides and corners of shapes\" class=\"wp-image-33986\" title=\"Sides and corners of shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sides-and-corners-of-shapes.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/sides-and-corners-of-shapes-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No sides, No Corners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-plane-shapes-vs-3d-shapes\">Plane Shapes vs. 3D Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"wj-table-class\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plane Shapes<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>3D Shapes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dimensions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Two-dimensional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Three-dimensional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flat or Solid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Flat, occupy a single plane<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Solid, occupy space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Depth<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No depth or thickness<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Have depth and thickness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Examples<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Triangles, rectangles, circles<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cubes, spheres, cylinders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Volume<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No volume, as they are flat<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Have volume, representing the amount of space they occupy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Projection<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Represented on a flat surface<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">May have different views from different angles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-facts-about-plane-shapes\">Facts about Plane Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plane shapes, also known as 2D shapes, are flat figures that exist in a two-dimensional space, with length and width but no depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A polygon is a closed plane figure with straight sides. Examples of polygons include triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circles are another type of plane shape. They are perfectly round and have no straight sides or angles. Circles are not polygons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we have learned about plane shapes. Learning about plane shapes provides a solid foundation for geometry, enhances problem-solving skills, and has practical applications in numerous fields. It promotes critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and effective communication, making it both useful and necessary in education and beyond. Now let&#8217;s solve some examples and practice problems for better understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-solved-examples-on-plane-shapes\">Solved Examples on Plane Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: Classify the following plane shape as open, closed, simple, or complex.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a-complex-shape.png\" alt=\"A complex shape\" class=\"wp-image-33987\" title=\"A complex shape\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shape crosses itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it is not simple. It is a complex shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It forms a closed loop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it is a closed shape. It is not an open shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2: Which of the following are not plane shapes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Circle, Sphere, Cube, Square, Cuboid, Triangle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sphere, cube, cuboid are 3D shapes or geometric solids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, they are not plane shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Circle, square, triangle are plane shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3:&nbsp; Which of the following is not an open shape?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/identifying-open-and-closed-shapes.png\" alt=\"Identifying open and closed shapes\" class=\"wp-image-33988\" title=\"Identifying open and closed shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/identifying-open-and-closed-shapes.png 455w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/identifying-open-and-closed-shapes-300x89.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shapes a, b, and c have different starting and end points. They do not have any interior.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shape d does not have any open ends, so it is a closed shape. It forms a closed loop and has an interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 4: How many sides, vertices does this shape have? Is the shape closed or open?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"109\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/a-plane-shape.png\" alt=\"A plane shape\" class=\"wp-image-33989\" title=\"A plane shape\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we count the number of straight line segments in the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are eight straight lines connected to each other, making an octagon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As this octagon\u2019s outline may be traced without any gaps, it is a closed shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-practice-problems-on-plane-shapes\">Practice Problems on Plane Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Plane Shapes - Definition, Types, Solved Examples, Facts, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What are plane shapes in mathematics?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Any closed, flat, 2-dimensional shape<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Any open, or closed flat, 2-dimensional shape<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Any closed, 3-dimensional shape<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">All shapes are plane shapes.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Any open, or closed flat, 2-dimensional shape<br\/>Plane shapes, also known as two-dimensional shapes, are fundamental geometric figures that exist in a flat, two-dimensional plane.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which plane shape has no sides?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Square<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Circle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Hexagon<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Circle<br\/>A circle is a plane shape with a curved boundary and no sides. It consists of all points equidistant from a center point.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which shape has three sides and three angles that add up to 180 degrees?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Square<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Rectangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Pentagon<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Triangle<br\/>A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles. The sum of the interior angles of any triangle always adds up to 180 degrees.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What do we call plane shapes with four sides?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">pentagon<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">quadrilateral<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">hexagon<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">circle<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: quadrilateral<br\/>A pentagon has 5 sides, a hexagon has 6 sides, while a circle is a curved figure with no straight sides. Therefore, the term used to describe plane shapes with four sides specifically is a quadrilateral.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is an open shape?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/identify-an-open-shape.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">a<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">b<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">c<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">d<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: b<br\/>Figure b has different starting and ending points. 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Therefore, it is an open shape.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-frequently-asked-questions-about-plane-shapes\">Frequently Asked Questions about Plane Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>How do symmetry and rotational symmetry apply to plane shapes?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>Symmetry refers to the balanced arrangement of elements. Plane shapes can exhibit symmetry, such as line symmetry (mirror image) or rotational symmetry (ability to rotate around a central point and maintain the same appearance).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>What are some real-world applications of plane shapes?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>Plane shapes have various applications in real life, including architecture and design (floor plans, blueprints), art (paintings, sculptures, tessellations), map projections, and more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>How do congruent and similar plane shapes differ?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>Congruent shapes are identical in shape and size, while similar shapes have the same shape but can differ in size.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>How do plane shapes relate to three-dimensional shapes?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>Plane shapes are two-dimensional and can be considered as the faces of three-dimensional shapes. Three-dimensional shapes are composed of plane shapes interconnected in a three-dimensional space.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>What is the difference between a polygon and a polyhedron?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>A polygon is a two-dimensional plane shape with straight sides, while a polyhedron is a three-dimensional solid shape with flat polygonal faces, edges, and vertices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>What is the relationship between the area and perimeter of a plane shape?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>The area of a plane shape refers to the measure of the space enclosed within its boundaries, while the perimeter is the total length of its boundary. There is no direct relationship between the area and perimeter of a shape; they are separate measurements used to describe different aspects of the shape.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>How can I determine if two plane shapes are similar?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>Two plane shapes are similar if their corresponding angles are equal, and the ratios of their corresponding side lengths are proportional.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-7-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\"><strong>What are flat shapes?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-7-661326a0-6c5a-4a08-8cad-aaaf85bedf0e\">\n\n<p>Flat shapes and plane shapes refer to the same concept.Both terms are used interchangeably to describe two-dimensional figures that exist on a flat surface or plane. These shapes have length and width but no depth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Plane Shapes? In geometry, plane figures or plane shapes, also known as two-dimensional shapes, are fundamental geometric figures that exist in a flat, two-dimensional plane. Plane shapes do not have thickness or depth unlike three-dimensional shapes, making them ideal for representation on a flat surface, such as a piece of paper. 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