Similar Quadrilaterals

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In summary, similar quadrilaterals are two quadrilaterals that have the same shape but different sizes, with corresponding angles being equal and corresponding sides being proportional. To determine if two quadrilaterals are similar, the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) or Angle-Angle (AA) similarity criteria can be used. Similar quadrilaterals are important in geometry as they allow for predictions and problem-solving, and help us understand the relationship between different shapes. However, not all quadrilaterals are similar, as they must meet certain criteria. Similar quadrilaterals have practical applications in fields such as architecture, map making, navigation, and land surveying.
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Given a quadrilateral ABCD,
Prove that the quadrilateral formed by the intersections other than the vertices A, B, C & D
of the circles with diameter AB, BC, CD & DA
is similar to the quadrilaterar ABCD.

What is the relation of similarity?
 
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similarity means just the same up to scale hence all angles are the same but the lenghts are different.
 
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Mr.Brown said:
similarity means just the same up to scale hence all angles are the same but the lenghts are different.

The lengths of the sides scale together.
 

1. What are similar quadrilaterals?

Similar quadrilaterals are two quadrilaterals that have the same shape but different sizes. This means that their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

2. How can you determine if two quadrilaterals are similar?

To determine if two quadrilaterals are similar, you can use the Side-Angle-Side (SAS) or Angle-Angle (AA) similarity criteria. If the corresponding sides and angles of the two quadrilaterals are equal, then they are similar.

3. What is the importance of similar quadrilaterals?

Similar quadrilaterals are important in geometry because they allow us to make predictions and solve problems involving unknown sides or angles. They also help us understand the relationship between different shapes and their properties.

4. Are all quadrilaterals similar?

No, not all quadrilaterals are similar. For two quadrilaterals to be similar, they must have the same shape and their corresponding angles and sides must be proportional. Some examples of similar quadrilaterals are squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.

5. How can similar quadrilaterals be used in real life?

Similar quadrilaterals can be used in real life in various ways. For example, architects and engineers use similar quadrilaterals to design buildings and structures. Map makers also use similar quadrilaterals to create maps. Additionally, similar quadrilaterals can be used in navigation and land surveying.

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