Question

A hexagon is placed parallel to vertical plane which of the following projection is true?

(a) Front view-line, top view- hexagon

(b) Front view- hexagon, top view- line

(c) Front view –line, top view-line

(d) Top view- hexagon, side view- line

The question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Projection of Planes Parallel to one of the Reference Plane in section Projection of Planes of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Front view- hexagon, top view- line

Explanation: Given a hexagon parallel to vertical plane so the plane containing hexagon in perpendicular to horizontal plane and profile plane. The top view and side view gives a line and front view gives the true shape and size of hexagon.