Question 1

What is the difference between a rectangle and a square?

Accepted Answer

A square is a rectangle with all sides equal. In a regular rectangle, only opposite sides are equal.

Question 2

How do I calculate the diagonal of a rectangle?

Accepted Answer

Diagonal = sqrt(length squared + width squared). We use the Pythagorean theorem because the diagonal forms the hypotenuse of a right triangle with length and width.

Question 3

Can I calculate dimensions from area and perimeter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you know both area and perimeter, you can solve two equations to get the length and width.

Question 4

What are the properties of a rectangle's diagonals?

Accepted Answer

The two diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and intersect at their midpoints, but they are not perpendicular (except in a square).

Question 5

How do I convert between square meters and square feet?

Accepted Answer

1 square meter = 10.764 square feet. Multiply square meters by 10.764 to convert to square feet.

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