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Explain the basic principles of vector graphics and raster graphics.

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Raster graphics is based on plotting pixels and vector graphics is based on drawing paths between points.

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Raster graphics is based on plotting pixels and vector graphics is based on drawing paths between points.

Images drawn using raster graphics are commonly known as bitmap or raster images that comprise of a grid of individual pixels where each pixel can be of different color and/or shade. Scan line algorithms are used to draw various shapes and for other graphics operations in case of ...

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