Comprehensive formula sheet for calculating the area of various 2D shapes, featuring diagrams and mathematical equations.
Formula sheet for area of 2D shapes including square, rectangle, triangle, trapezium, parallelogram, rhombus, and kite with diagrams and formulas.
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The image provided is a formula sheet for calculating the areas of various 2D shapes. Below, I will explain each shape and its corresponding area formula:
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- Shape: A square has four equal sides and four right angles.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height}
\]
Since all sides are equal in a square, the base and height are the same. Therefore, the formula can also be written as:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Side}^2
\]
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- Shape: A rectangle has opposite sides that are equal and four right angles.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height}
\]
Here, the base and height are the lengths of the two adjacent sides.
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- Shape: A triangle has three sides.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Perpendicular Height}}{2}
\]
The perpendicular height is the distance from the base to the opposite vertex (height measured perpendicularly).
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- Shape: A trapezium has one pair of parallel sides.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{(\text{a} + \text{b}) \times \text{Height}}{2}
\]
Here, \( \text{a} \) and \( \text{b} \) are the lengths of the two parallel sides, and the height is the perpendicular distance between these parallel sides.
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- Shape: A parallelogram has opposite sides that are equal and parallel.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Perpendicular Height}
\]
The perpendicular height is the distance from the base to the opposite side, measured perpendicularly.
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- Shape: A rhombus has four equal sides and opposite angles that are equal.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Height}}{2}
\]
Here, the length refers to the diagonal of the rhombus, and the height is the perpendicular distance between the diagonals.
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- Shape: A kite has two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Height}}{2}
\]
Similar to the rhombus, the length refers to the diagonal, and the height is the perpendicular distance between the diagonals.
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1. Square: \( \text{Area} = \text{Side}^2 \)
2. Rectangle: \( \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \)
3. Triangle: \( \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Height}}{2} \)
4. Trapezium: \( \text{Area} = \frac{(\text{a} + \text{b}) \times \text{Height}}{2} \)
5. Parallelogram: \( \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \)
6. Rhombus: \( \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2} \)
7. Kite: \( \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2} \)
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These formulas are essential for calculating the areas of different 2D shapes. Each formula is derived based on the geometric properties of the shape.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ Square: } \text{Area} = \text{Side}^2 \\
2. & \text{ Rectangle: } \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \\
3. & \text{ Triangle: } \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Height}}{2} \\
4. & \text{ Trapezium: } \text{Area} = \frac{(\text{a} + \text{b}) \times \text{Height}}{2} \\
5. & \text{ Parallelogram: } \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \\
6. & \text{ Rhombus: } \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2} \\
7. & \text{ Kite: } \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
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1. Square
- Shape: A square has four equal sides and four right angles.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height}
\]
Since all sides are equal in a square, the base and height are the same. Therefore, the formula can also be written as:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Side}^2
\]
---
2. Rectangle
- Shape: A rectangle has opposite sides that are equal and four right angles.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height}
\]
Here, the base and height are the lengths of the two adjacent sides.
---
3. Triangle
- Shape: A triangle has three sides.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Perpendicular Height}}{2}
\]
The perpendicular height is the distance from the base to the opposite vertex (height measured perpendicularly).
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4. Trapezium
- Shape: A trapezium has one pair of parallel sides.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{(\text{a} + \text{b}) \times \text{Height}}{2}
\]
Here, \( \text{a} \) and \( \text{b} \) are the lengths of the two parallel sides, and the height is the perpendicular distance between these parallel sides.
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5. Parallelogram
- Shape: A parallelogram has opposite sides that are equal and parallel.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Perpendicular Height}
\]
The perpendicular height is the distance from the base to the opposite side, measured perpendicularly.
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6. Rhombus
- Shape: A rhombus has four equal sides and opposite angles that are equal.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Height}}{2}
\]
Here, the length refers to the diagonal of the rhombus, and the height is the perpendicular distance between the diagonals.
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7. Kite
- Shape: A kite has two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.
- Formula for Area:
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Length} \times \text{Height}}{2}
\]
Similar to the rhombus, the length refers to the diagonal, and the height is the perpendicular distance between the diagonals.
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Summary of Formulas
1. Square: \( \text{Area} = \text{Side}^2 \)
2. Rectangle: \( \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \)
3. Triangle: \( \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Height}}{2} \)
4. Trapezium: \( \text{Area} = \frac{(\text{a} + \text{b}) \times \text{Height}}{2} \)
5. Parallelogram: \( \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \)
6. Rhombus: \( \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2} \)
7. Kite: \( \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2} \)
---
These formulas are essential for calculating the areas of different 2D shapes. Each formula is derived based on the geometric properties of the shape.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ Square: } \text{Area} = \text{Side}^2 \\
2. & \text{ Rectangle: } \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \\
3. & \text{ Triangle: } \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Base} \times \text{Height}}{2} \\
4. & \text{ Trapezium: } \text{Area} = \frac{(\text{a} + \text{b}) \times \text{Height}}{2} \\
5. & \text{ Parallelogram: } \text{Area} = \text{Base} \times \text{Height} \\
6. & \text{ Rhombus: } \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2} \\
7. & \text{ Kite: } \text{Area} = \frac{\text{Diagonal}_1 \times \text{Diagonal}_2}{2}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of area of all shapes.