Understanding K-Convexity: Visualization and Intuitive Explanation

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K-Convexity is defined as a property of polygons where every line segment with endpoints in the polygon crosses at most 2(k − 1) edges. This concept extends to general continuous objects in n-dimensions, where edges translate into the n-dimensional surface. A PDF referenced in the discussion provides visual intuition and further explanation of K-Convex polygons, aiding in understanding this geometric property.

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Hey!

Can anyone help me with visualizing this concept or explaining it in more intuitive terms?
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Hey Constantinos.

This PDF describes the visual intuition for K-Convex polygons with the following:

Clearly, a polygon P is k-convex if every line segment with endpoints in P crosses at most 2(k − 1) edges of P.

I'm going to make a guess and say that this holds for a general continuous object in n-dimensions if the following holds where the edges just translate into n-dimensional surface itself.

Hopefully the PDF might help you out.
 

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