Types of Rectangles
We know that a rectangle is a type of quadrilateral and three are basic two types of rectangles, that are
- Square
- Golden Rectangle
Let’s learn about each of them in detail.
Square
A quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal is a rectangle, and in the case of the square it has opposite sides parallel and equal, and hence we consider it a rectangle. A square is a special rectangle in which all the sides are also equal. The image of a square is shown below:
The image added above is a square ABCD where side AB, BC, CD, and DA are equal and ∠A, ∠B, ∠C, and ∠D are equal.
Golden Rectangle
A rectangle in which the ‘length to the width’ ratio is similar to the golden ratio, i.e. equal to the ratio of 1: (1+⎷5)/2 is called the golden rectangle.
Thus, in a golden rectangle, the sides are in the ratio of 1: 1.618… and, if its width is 1 m then its length is 1.168 m. The image of a Golden Rectangle is shown below:
Properties of Rectangle
Properties of the Rectangle are the facts and statements that differentiate it from other quadrilaterals. We know that quadrilaterals are polygons that are formed by joining four straight lines. A rectangle is a special type of quadrilateral with opposite sides parallel and equal and each interior angle of the rectangle is 90 degrees. It is a sub-category of the parallelogram and it has various properties. The properties of a rectangle differentiate it from other polygons, especially quadrilaterals.
In this article, we will learn about the various properties of a rectangle, formulas associated with it, types of rectangles, and others in detail.
Table of Content
- What is a Rectangle?
- What are the Properties of a Rectangle?
- Rectangle Formulas
- Types of Rectangles
- Conclusion