Similar Figures
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

Prove that the sum of angles of a triangle is .

One of the angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two. Find the measure of this angle.

If one angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the other two angles, then the triangle is

Using the angle sum formula verify that sum of interior angles of a triangle is degrees.

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

A model of a ship is made to a scale of . The volume of the model is . If the volume of the ship is , then find the value of .

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

A model of a ship is made to a scale of . The volume of the model is . If the volume of the ship is , then find the value of .

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


All photographs of a given building made by the same negative are _____. (similar / congruent / both congruent and similar)

In a . If the sum of and is , then is equal to




Two polygons having equal numbers of sides are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are _____. equalproportional

All rhombuses having one angle are _____ similarcongruent.

All circles having the same radius are _____. (similar / congruent / both congruent and similar)
