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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> | |
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| − | + | 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 | |
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| + | A kite in which all four sides are equal is called a [[rhombus]]. | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Geometry]] | ||
Revision as of 17:31, September 12, 2007
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