Definition: A regular trapezoid is a trapezoid whose non-parallel sides are congruent (of equal length). Interactivity 1: Regular trapezoid Directions for interactivity Click and drag the slider buttons to change the size. Click and drag point B to move and point А to rotate. |
Basic formulas for a regular trapezoid with base a , top b и height h are:
Examples for the area and perimeter of a regular trapezoid. Check the following examples using the above interactivity.
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Interactivity 2: Construct a regular trapezoid
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Rules
The diagonals of a regular trapezoid are congruent (same length). Click and drag points A and B. Get the latest Java Plug-in here. Notice the difference between these and the rules of trapezoids!
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Related themes:
- Trapezoid
- Square, Rectangle
- Parallelogram, Rhombus
- Trapezoid, Kite (Deltoid)?
- Polygon, Quadrilateral
- Triangle
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