Question

Using Pythagoras theorem, find the length of the second diagonal of a rhombus of side 5cm and having one of its diagonal as 8cm.

Answer 1

The length of other diagonal is equal to 6 cm


Please refer the above photograph for the used process.



KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER :-


☸️ Pythagoras Theorem

H² = P² + B²


☸️ Properties of a Rhombus :-

(i) All sides of a rhombus are equal.

(ii) The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at an angle of 90 degree.

(iii) Opposite sides of rhombus are always parallel and adjacent sides are always equal.

(iv) The diagonals of rhombus are always unequal.


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