Perimeter space
Introduction
In geometry, the perimeter (from the Greek περί- [peri-], 'around', and -μετρος [-meters], 'measure') is a magnitude that represents the measurement of the contour or edge of a geometric figure, this is calculated by adding the length of all the sides in plane figures, such as triangles, squares or polygons; In the case of curved figures they are known as circumference. The perimeter is used in various areas such as architecture, engineering and design to determine limits or edges of spaces.
Practical applications
The perimeter is a fundamental element in the study of geometric figures and is used to calculate the length of the border of an object, such as a fence on a farm or land; In addition to having various practical applications:
Construction: Calculate the amount of materials for fences, walls and the distribution of spaces on land or buildings.
Agriculture: Determine the length of fences or irrigation systems on plots.
Sports: Define the dimensions of playing fields or running routes.
Industrial design: Calculate materials for packaging, packaging or product components.
Geography: Delimit geographic areas or territories on maps.
Energy and resources: Estimate materials for installations such as solar panels or drainage systems.
Education: Solve mathematical problems and teach geometry.
Tourism: Plan hiking routes or tours in parks.
Polygons
A polygon is a figure made up of several straight lines that are connected to each other, so that they only touch each other at their ends and do not intersect. In other words, it is a closed shape composed of at least three points that are joined by straight lines. These lines must not cross each other, and when they meet at the same point, the lines cannot be in the same direction. Then, a polygon is the result of joining these segments following those rules.[1].
A regular polygon is one that is equilateral and equiangular, the central angle of the regular polygon is the one formed by two consecutive vertices of the polygon and the center of the polygon, (as every regular polygon can be inscribed in a circle, the center of the circle in which a regular polygon is inscribed is called the center of the polygon or), the segment drawn perpendicularly from the center of the polygon to each of its sides is called apothem and its length corresponds to the height of each of the triangles into which the regular polygon can be decomposed.[1].