Question

The translation distances (dx, dy) is called as

(a) Translation vector

(b) Shift vector

(c) Both a and b

(d) Neither a nor b

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My question is based upon 2D Translation in chapter 2D Transformation and Viewing of Computer Graphics

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Both a and b

To elaborate: The translation distances (dx, dy) from its original position is called as translation vector or shift vector.