Parallelograms and their Properties
Parallelograms and their Properties: Overview
In this topic, we will discuss various properties of a parallelogram. We will also study the theorems related to the diagonals, sides, and angles of a parallelogram. In addition, it includes examples to explain these theorems.
Important Questions on Parallelograms and their Properties
All rectangles are parallelogram why?

What are the tests of a parallelogram?

If quadrilateral is a parallelogram, with diagonal , find the length of (in )?

Find the value of (in degrees) for the quadrilateral to be a parallelogram?

In a quadrilateral , diagonal and bisect each other at point . The quadrilateral is a _____

In a quadrilateral , and . The quadrilateral is a _____

Two adjacent angles of a parallelogram are and The value of is

The opposite angles of a parallelogram are of equal measure.

If one of the angles of a parallelogram is , then the value of opposite angle is

In a quadrilateral , opposite angles are equal. If , and , then find the value of .

In the adjoining figure, is a parallelogram in which and . If , find the value of .

In the adjoining figure, is a parallelogram in which and If , then find the value of .

Which of the following is true for a parallelogram?

Consider a parallelogram ABCD. Fill the blanks to find the type of parallelogram obtained if the diagonals of the parallelogram are equal.
In ∆ ABC and ∆ ABD,
AB is the common side.
AC = BD (Diagonals are equal)
AD = BC (Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal)
∴ By SSS rule of congruency, the ∆ ABC and ∆ ABD are congruent.
∠ DAB = ∠ CBA (By CPCT)
Similarly,
∠ CDA = ∠ DCB
But ∠ DAB + ∠ CBA = 180 degrees (Co interior angles of parallel lines are supplementary)
∴ ABCD is a _____.

Jaya had a set of 6 identical matchsticks and was trying to make a parallelogram with them. If one matchstick represents one side of the parallelogram, then, with how many matchsticks could she make the parallelogram?

The diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other. Prove that this quadrilateral is parallelogram.

In a parallelogram, adjacent angles are equal.

In a _____ opposite sides are equal, opposite angles are equal and diagonals bisect one another (Parallelogram/Trapezium/Kite/Arrowhead).

Which of the following is not a parallelogram?

Which of the following is not true for a parallelogram?
