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Types of Quadrilaterals Video Lecture | Mathematics (Maths) Class 8

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1. What are the different types of quadrilaterals?
Ans. There are several types of quadrilaterals, including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, trapezoids, and kites. Each type has its own unique characteristics and properties.
2. What is a square?
Ans. A square is a type of quadrilateral where all four sides are equal in length and all four angles are right angles (90 degrees). It is also a special type of rectangle and parallelogram.
3. How is a rectangle different from a square?
Ans. While both rectangles and squares are types of quadrilaterals with four right angles, a rectangle does not necessarily have all four sides of equal length like a square. In a rectangle, opposite sides are parallel, but they may have different lengths.
4. What is a rhombus?
Ans. A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length. Unlike a square, a rhombus does not have right angles. Instead, its opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals intersect at right angles.
5. What is the difference between a parallelogram and a trapezoid?
Ans. A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel. The opposite sides of a trapezoid, on the other hand, are not parallel. In a trapezoid, only one pair of opposite sides is parallel, while the other pair is not.

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