Properties of Rhombuses, Rectangles and Squares

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What is a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and all four angles measuring 90 degrees.

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What are the properties of a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length, opposite angles that are equal, and diagonals that bisect each other at right angles.

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Is a square a type of rhombus?

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Yes, a square is a specific type of rhombus where all angles are right angles.

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What is the relationship between rectangles and squares?

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All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. A rectangle has opposite sides that are equal and all angles are 90 degrees.

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What defines a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal in length and all four angles measuring 90 degrees.

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Can a rhombus be a rectangle?

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A rhombus can be a rectangle if all angles are right angles, which makes it a square.

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What is the most specific classification for a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles?

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Square.

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How do the diagonals of a rhombus behave?

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The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral?

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The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

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What is the difference between a square and a rectangle?

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The main difference is that a square has all sides of equal length, while a rectangle has opposite sides that are equal.