Question

I need to write a code in Python that draws a shape. The shapes start with one SIDE and ends when the SIDES = 6. How can I make a loop that adds a side every time the loop restarts?

Answer 1

You can create a loop in Python that progressively increases the number of sides from 1 to 6. For each iteration, you can use a graphics library, such as `turtle`, to draw shapes. Below is an example of how you could do this using the `turtle` module:

```python
import turtle # Import the turtle graphics library

def draw_shape(sides):
# Calculate the angle for the polygon
angle = 360 / sides
for _ in range(sides):
turtle.forward(100) # Move forward by 100 units
turtle.right(angle) # Turn right by the angle

# Set up the turtle
turtle.speed(5) # Set the drawing speed

# Loop from 1 to 6 to draw shapes with increasing sides
for sides in range(1, 7):
draw_shape(sides)
turtle.penup() # Lift the pen to move to the next shape without drawing
turtle.home() # Return to the origin position
turtle.pendown() # Put the pen down to start drawing the next shape

# Finish the drawing
turtle.done() # Finish and close the turtle graphics window
```

### Explanation of the Code:

1. **Import Turtle**: The code starts by importing the `turtle` module.
2. **Define draw_shape Function**: This function takes the number of sides as an argument and calculates the angle between each side. It then uses a loop to draw each side of the polygon.
3. **Set Up the Turtle**: Set the speed of the turtle to control how fast it draws.
4. **Loop Through the Sides**: The loop iterates from 1 to 6. For each iteration, it draws a shape with the corresponding number of sides.
5. **Move the Turtle**: After each shape, the turtle goes back to the starting position without drawing (using `penup` and `home`), then gets ready to draw the next shape.
6. **Complete the Drawing**: Finally, `turtle.done()` is called to finish the drawing and ensure the window remains open until closed by the user.

You can adjust the size of the sides and the distance between shapes based on your preferences!