Question

If the scaling factors values sx and sy are assigned to the same value then

(a) Uniform rotation is produced

(b) Uniform scaling is produced

(c) Scaling cannot be done

(d) Scaling can be done or cannot be done

The question was posed to me during an online interview.

Asked question is from 2D Scaling topic in section 2D Transformation and Viewing of Computer Graphics

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Uniform scaling is produced

The best explanation: When sx and sy are assigned the same value then uniform scaling is produced that maintains relative object proportions.