Does the Union command work only on 2D objects, or can it operate on 3D solids as well when combining volumes to form a single body?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Incorrect

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Union is a Boolean operation used across 2D (regions) and 3D (solids) contexts. The claim that Union works only on 2D objects is wrong; it is widely used to merge 3D solids into a single solid, a key step in constructive solid geometry (CSG).


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • We are modeling with true 3D solids, not just wireframes.
  • Overlapping volumes are selected for combination.
  • CAD supports standard Booleans: Union, Subtract, Intersect.


Concept / Approach:
Union adds volumes together wherever solids overlap/touch, yielding one continuous manifold solid suitable for subsequent operations like fillet, shell, or subtract.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Create overlapping solids (e.g., box + cylinder).Step 2: Run UNION and select all solids to merge.Step 3: Confirm result is one body; properties such as volume update accordingly.Step 4: Continue modeling with the unified geometry.


Verification / Alternative check:
Section or slice the result to see internal continuity; mass properties validate combined volume and centroid shift.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Correct” contradicts real 3D behavior. “Union is 2D-only,” “requires perspective,” and “is mesh-only” are false; meshes and solids are distinct, and perspective is a display mode, not a Boolean requirement.


Common Pitfalls:
Trying to Union non-overlapping bodies; mixing incompatible object types (e.g., surfaces vs solids) without proper conversion.


Final Answer:
Incorrect

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