Introduction to Tessellations
A tessellation is a pattern made up of shapes that fit together perfectly to cover a flat surface without any gaps or overlaps. Think of it like a puzzle where all the pieces fit together exactly, extending infinitely in all directions.
Tessellation Definition: A repeating pattern of geometric shapes that completely covers a plane with no gaps and no overlaps.
Key Properties of Tessellations
- All the space is covered (no gaps)
- Shapes don't overlap each other
- The pattern can extend infinitely in all directions
- The shapes must be able to fit together at their vertices (corners)