1. Definition
A rectangle is a parallelogram with one right angle.
2. Formula & Notation
| a, b | Length and width |
| d | Diagonal, √(a²+b²) |
3. Properties & Laws
- Four right angles;
- Equal, bisecting diagonals;
- Area=L×W;
- 2 symmetry axes.
4. Steps
- Enter length a, width b;
- Click "Calculate";
- Or click "Load Example".
5. Worked Examples
Example: 6 × 4.
Solution: area 24, perimeter 20, diagonal ≈7.21.
6. Common Pitfalls
Equal diagonals are its hallmark;
Use Pythagoras for diagonal;
A square is a special rectangle.