Question

Meaning of distinct consecutive pairs of sides of equal length in a kite , explain

Answer 1

Answer:

We all know that quadrilaterals are four-sided closed figures. Every quadrilateral is given a special name depending on the properties specific to their shape. Trapezium and Kite are also types of quadrilaterals with properties specific to their shapes. In the chapter below we will discuss the varying properties of a trapezium and kite.

Step-by-step explanation:

Trapezium and Its Properties

A trapezium or a trapezoid is a quadrilateral with a pair of parallel sides. A parallelogram may also be called a trapezoid as it has two parallel sides. The pair of parallel sides is called the base while the non-parallel sides are called the legs of the trapezoid. The line segment that connects the midpoints of the legs of a trapezoid is called the mid-segment.

Every trapezium shows the following properties:

Angle: The sum of angles in a trapezoid-like other quadrilateral is 360°. So in a trapezoid ABCD, ∠A+∠B+∠C+∠D = 360°.

Two angles on the same side are supplementary, that is the sum of the angles of two adjacent sides is equal to 180°.

Its diagonals bisect with each other.

The length of the mid-segment is equal to 1/2 the sum of the bases. In the above figure mid-segment= 1/2 (AB+CD)

In special cases of the isosceles trapezium, legs of the trapezium are congruent to each other. This means that despite being non-parallel, the measurement of both the legs is equal.

Kite and Its Properties

Kite is also a quadrilateral as it has four sides. Being a special type of quadrilateral, it shows special characteristics and properties which are different from the other types of quadrilaterals. A kite is the combination of two isosceles triangles

In a kite, two adjoining sides are equal as shown in the figure. These sides are called as distinct consecutive pairs of equal length. From the above discussion we come to know about the following properties of a kite:

Two pairs of sides known as consecutive sides are equal in length.

One pair of diagonally opposite angles is equal in measurement. These angles are said to be congruent with each other.

The diagonals meet each other at 90°, this means that they form a perpendicular bisection.

From the above discussion, we can now differentiate the peculiar shapes of trapezium and kite.

NOTE: DRAW FIGURES YOURSELF.

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