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| − | A '''kite''' is a [[quadrilateral]] with two distinct pairs of equal adjacent sides. <ref>There seems to be some debate about whether or not this is a bona fide sub-classification of quadrilaterals, and if so, how it should be defined. See http://www.mathopenref.com/kite.html</ref> | + | A '''kite''' is a [[quadrilateral]] with two distinct pairs of equal [[adjacent sides]]. <ref>There seems to be some debate about whether or not this is a bona fide sub-classification of quadrilaterals, and if so, how it should be defined. See http://www.mathopenref.com/kite.html</ref> |
As a result of this definition: | As a result of this definition: | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Diagonal]]s are [[perpendicular]] |
* Opposite angles enclosed by two unequal adjacent sides are equal | * Opposite angles enclosed by two unequal adjacent sides are equal | ||
* Area = half the product of the diagonals | * Area = half the product of the diagonals | ||
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Revision as of 01:57, January 16, 2009
A kite is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of equal adjacent sides. [1]
As a result of this definition:
- Diagonals are perpendicular
- Opposite angles enclosed by two unequal adjacent sides are equal
- Area = half the product of the diagonals
A kite in which all four sides are equal is called a rhombus.
Notes
- ↑ There seems to be some debate about whether or not this is a bona fide sub-classification of quadrilaterals, and if so, how it should be defined. See http://www.mathopenref.com/kite.html