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2) What is the difference between VECTOR and BITMAP graphics? Explain both terms

VECTOR: Vector graphics is the use of points, lines, curves and polygons. These are all based on mathmatical equations to represent images in computer graphics.

BITMAP: Bitmap is a type of memory organisation used to store image files. Now, along with Pixmap it commonly refers to the similar concept of a spatially mapped array of pixels.

the difference between the two is that one creates images based on a mathmatical equation using lines, curves etc, and Bitmap uses an array of pixels saved in a certain way to generate its image.

SOURCE: www.wikipedia.com

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