Mathematics
If the diagonals of a rectangle intersect each other at right angle, the rectangle is a square.
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Given: ABCD is a rectangle such that diagonals BD and AC intersect at O.
To prove: The given rectangle is a square. (AB = BC = CD = AD)
Proof: ∠AOB = 90°, ∠AOD = 90°
Since, opposite sides of rectangle are equal.
∴ AB = DC and AD = BC
In Δ AOB and Δ AOD,
AO = AO (Common Side)
∠AOB = ∠AOD (Both are 90°)
OB = OD (Diagonals bisect each other)
Using SAS congruency criterion,
Δ AOB ≅ Δ AOD
By corresponding parts of congruent triangles,
AD = AB
As we know, AB = DC and AD = BC,
⇒ AB = BC = CD = DA
Since, all sides are equal and diagonals intersect at right angles.
Hence, the rectangle is a square.
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