Properties of Squares

Front

What is a square?

Back

A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles.

Front

What are the properties of the sides of a square?

Back

All four sides of a square are equal in length.

Front

What is the measure of each angle in a square?

Back

Each angle in a square measures 90 degrees.

Front

What is the relationship between the diagonals of a square?

Back

The diagonals of a square are congruent and perpendicular to each other.

Front

How do the diagonals of a square bisect the angles?

Back

The diagonals of a square bisect each angle into two equal angles of 45 degrees.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a square?

Back

Area = side length × side length (A = s²).

Front

What is the formula for the perimeter of a square?

Back

Perimeter = 4 × side length (P = 4s).

Front

If one side of a square is 5 units, what is its area?

Back

Area = 5 × 5 = 25 square units.

Front

If the perimeter of a square is 20 units, what is the length of one side?

Back

Length of one side = Perimeter / 4 = 20 / 4 = 5 units.

Front

What is the length of the diagonal of a square with side length 's'?

Back

Diagonal = s√2.