what is Quadrilateral explain each types
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Quadrilateral is a figure with 4 sides, 4 angles and 4 vertices.
Types of Quadrilaterals
The various types of quadrilaterals are
1. Parallelogram
As the name suggests, a parallelogram is a quadrilateral with parallel opposite sides. In a parallelogram all the opposite sides are equal and the angles made by each opposite side is also equal.
2. Rectangle
The Rectangle is also a type of parallelogram with a little difference in the angles of the sides. In a rectangle, all the sides are at the right angle or to say perpendicular to each other.
3. Square
A square is a quadrilateral with all four sides equal. Every vertex of a square makes a right angle with its sides.
4. Rhombus
A rhombus is also a parallelogram but with all sides equal. In other words, a parallelogram that shows e resemblance to a square as regards its lengths of sides is called a rhombus. These are sometimes referred to as Diamonds also. Rhombus shows a very peculiar feature regarding their diagonals. The diagonals in a rhombus meet exactly in the middle at a right angle and are said to bisect with each other.
5. Trapezium
Amongst the other types of quadrilaterals, a trapezium shows different characteristics, In a trapezium, only one pair of the four sides are parallel to each other. In a trapezium, all the sides may not be equal in measurement but one of the pairs of sides has to be parallel to each other.
Quadrilateral
A quadrilateral is a polygon with four edges and four vertices or corners.
Types of quadrilaterals are discussed here:
1. Parallelogram:
A quadrilateral whose opposite sides are parallel and equal is called a parallelogram. Its opposite angles are equal.
2. Rectangle:
A rectangle is a parallelogram in which all the angles are right angles.
3. Square:
A square is a rectangle in which all sides are equal.
4. Rhombus:
A rhombus is a parallelogram whose all sides are equal, opposite sides are parallel and opposite angles are equal.
5. Trapezium:
A quadrilateral is called trapezium if a pair of its opposite sides are parallel.