Properties of a Parallelogram

Author:NCERT
9th CBSE
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Properties of a Parallelogram: Overview

In this topic, we will study the properties of a parallelogram with the help of examples and exercises. We will also learn about the execution of these properties in solving the problems which will help to enhance our skills.

Important Questions on Properties of a Parallelogram

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ABCD is a rhombus in which altitude from D to side AB bisects AB. Find the angles of the rhombus.

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The angle between two altitudes of a parallelogram through the vertex of an obtuse angle of the parallelogram is 60°. Find the angles of the
parallelogram.

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Diagonals AC and BD of a parallelogram ABCD intersect each other at O. If OA=3 cm and OD=2 cm, determine the lengths of AC and BD.

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In the given figure, ABCD and AEFG are two parallelograms.

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If C=55° and F=k°, then find the value of k.

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Opposite angles of a quadrilateral ABCD are equal. If AB=4 cm and CD=x cm, then find the value of x.

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Diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD bisect each other. If A = 35° and B=k°, then find the value of k.

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D, E and F are respectively the mid-points of the sides AB, BC and CA of a triangle ABC. Prove that by joining these mid-points D, E and F, the triangle ABC is divided into four congruent triangles.

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P and Q are points on opposite sides AD and BC of a parallelogram ABCD such that PQ passes through the point of intersection O of its diagonals AC and BD. Show that PQ is bisected at O.

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In the given figure, ABDE, AB=DE, ACDF and AC=DF. Prove that BCEF and BC=EF.

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P and Q are the midpoints of the opposite sides AB and CD of a parallelogram ABCD. AQ intersects DP at S and BQ intersects CP at R. Show that PQRS is a parallelogram.

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A diagonal of a parallelogram bisects one of its angles. Show that it is a rhombus.

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In the given figure, P is the midpoint of side BC of a parallelogram ABCD such that BAP=DAP. Prove that AD=2CD.

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Through A, B and C, lines RQ, PR and QP have been drawn, respectively parallel to sides BC, CA and AB of a ABC as shown in the given figure. Show that BC=12QR.

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E and F are points on diagonal AC of a parallelogram ABCD such that AE=CF. Show that BFDE is a parallelogram.

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In the given figure, it is given that BDEF and FDCE are parallelograms. Can you say that BD=CD? Why or why not?

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Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and perpendicular. Is this statement true? Give reason for your answer.

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All the angles of a quadrilateral are equal. What special name is given to this quadrilateral?

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Diagonals of a parallelogram are perpendicular to each other. Is this statement true? Give reason for your answer.

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Which of the following is not true for a parallelogram?

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The figure formed by joining the mid-points of the sides of a quadrilateral ABCD, taken in order, is a square only, if