An isosceles trapezoid (or isosceles trapezium in some regions) is a special type of trapezoid that has additional properties of symmetry. In an isosceles trapezoid, the non-parallel sides, called legs, are of equal length. This symmetry gives the isosceles trapezoid some interesting properties and makes it a subject of study in geometry.
Key Properties of Isosceles Trapezoids
- Equal Legs: The lengths of the non-parallel sides (legs) are equal.
- Equal Base Angles: The angles adjacent to each base are equal. That is, each pair of base angles are congruent.
- Line of Symmetry: An isosceles trapezoid has a line of symmetry perpendicular to the bases, dividing it into two mirror-image halves.
- Diagonals: The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are of equal length.
Examples of Isosceles Trapezoids
Example 1: A trapezoid with a pair of parallel sides measuring 8 cm and 5 cm, and the non-parallel sides (legs) each measuring 4 cm, is an isosceles trapezoid.
Example 2: An isosceles trapezoid where the angles adjacent to the longer base are each 60 degrees, and the angles adjacent to the shorter base are each 120 degrees.
Applications of Isosceles Trapezoids
Isosceles trapezoids are often used in architecture and design due to their symmetrical properties. They are also important in geometric constructions and proofs, and in calculating areas and other dimensions in mathematical problems.
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