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What is the difference in math between a rhombus and a diamond?
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∙ 13y ago
A diamond is not technically a mathematical shape whereas a rhombus is. Other than that i don't know of any other difference.
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What does a kite in math look like?
A Diamond or a Rhombus
Why is a rhombus referred to as a diamond?
Because it looks similar. But it DEFINATELY IS NOT A DIAMOND. A diamond is never used in math. A rhombus is an actual geometric shape, unlike a diamond.
What does kites have to do with math?
a kite is a shape in geometry, and math. it resembles a rhombus, a diamond like shape used in math and geometry.
Is a diamond always a rhombus?
A rhombus is a geometric shape, a diamond is not. 'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel** less than 90∘***more than 90∘
Why is a rhombus not called a diamond?
Because a rhombus is not a diamond. Really, a diamond isn't a real shape.'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel**less than 90***more than 90 degrees
What is the math term for the diamond?
A rhombus.
What does a kite in math look like?
A Diamond or a Rhombus
Why is a rhombus referred to as a diamond?
Because it looks similar. But it DEFINATELY IS NOT A DIAMOND. A diamond is never used in math. A rhombus is an actual geometric shape, unlike a diamond.
What does kites have to do with math?
a kite is a shape in geometry, and math. it resembles a rhombus, a diamond like shape used in math and geometry.
Does a rhombus look like a sideways diamond?
It may look like it, but if you look closely, it is NOT a diamond. A diamond looks different from a rhombus, if you look closely enough. Also, a diamond is not a geometricshape and isn't --well, shouldn't be-- used in math.
Is a diamond always a rhombus?
A rhombus is a geometric shape, a diamond is not. 'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel** less than 90∘***more than 90∘
How is a rhombus different than a diamond?
A rhombus is a geometric shape, a diamond is not. 'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel** (less than 90∘)***(more than 90∘)
Why is a rhombus not called a diamond?
Because a rhombus is not a diamond. Really, a diamond isn't a real shape.'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel**less than 90***more than 90 degrees
Is a rhombus a side wards diamond?
No, a rhombus is an actual mathematical shape, a diamond is not. 'Diamond' is from decks of cards, 'Rhombus' is from Math. BTW, a rhombus is a parallelogram* with opposite acute** and obtuse*** angles and all four sides are the same length.*opposite sides of the shape are parallel**less than 90 degrees***more than 90 degrees
Why do schools teach diamond instead of rhombus?
Because that is the name by which the shape is most commonly known. When does the average person ever hear the term rhombus? Never - except in a math class.
What shape other than a square has 4 equal sides?
diamond A rhombus is the math name. It's just a slanty square.
What is a rhombus in math?
rhombus is a quadrilatrual - 4 sided shape.
