Similar Figures

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Similar Figures: Overview

When we say that two figures are similar, it means that they are of the same shape but not necessarily of the same size. In this topic, we will learn of the conditions under which two figures can be similar.

Important Questions on Similar Figures

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In the given figure, the value of x is

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Which of the following pair of triangles are always similar?

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If two geometrical figures are similar, their corresponding sides are:

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Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if their corresponding sides are ______.

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The difference between congruence and similarity of triangles is that similar shapes can be resized versions of the same shape, whereas _____figures have identical lengths.

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Two polygons of the same number of sides are similar, if their corresponding angles are ______ .

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A triangle has side lengths 7 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm. A similar triangle to it has 25 times the area of the first triangle. Find the length scale factor between the two triangles.

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A model of a square PQRS is made to a scale of 0.006. The area of the square on the model is 150 cm2. If the actual area of the square is k cm2, then find the value of k.

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A model of a ship is made to a scale of 1:200. The volume of the model is 100 L. If the volume of the ship is x L, then find the value of x

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A model of a square PQRS is made to a scale of 0.006. The area of the square on the model is 150 cm2. If the actual area of the square is k cm2, then find the value of k.

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A model of a ship is made to a scale of 1:200. The volume of the model is 100 L. If the volume of the ship is x L, then find the value of x

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All the equilateral triangles are _____.

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In the given figure, ABC~QPR. Then R is:

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The polygons having the same number of sides are similar if 

(a)__________ .              (b)_____________.

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ABC is a right triangle with angle B=90°. A circle with BC as diameter meets hypotenuse AC at point D. Prove that AC X AD=AB2.
 

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ABC is a right triangle with angle B=90°. A circle with BC as diameter meets hypotenuse AC at point D. Prove that BD2=AD×DC.

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All equiangular triangles are similar.

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Two congruent polygons are necessarily similar.

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Two similar polygons are necessarily congruent.

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All the equilateral triangles are _____. (similar, congruent)