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yes because they are more compact and balanced. The strongest shape is a triangle, so putting two obtuse triangles together to form a square is how most structures are created to be stable.
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How many more equal angles does a square have than a rectangle?
The same for both. Both a square and a rectangle have 4 equal angles.
Do the two opposite sides of a rectangle have to be longer than the other two opposite sides?
Usually when thinking of a rectangle we see that two parallel sides are longer than the other two. However a rectangle is just defined as having four right angles so a square can be a rectangle meaning that a rectangle may have all four sides of the same length. A square is always a rectangle. A rectangle is not always a square.
The length of a rectangle is 5 feet longer than its width The area of the rectangle is 374 square feet What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
17 and 22
Why a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square?
A rectangle is a plane four sided shape. It has two pairs of parallel sides which meet at right angles. So is a square. The opposite sides of a rectangle are equal but in a square all four sides are equal. So a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square.
Why is a square a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square?
a rectangle doesn't have four equal sided measurements, which is the definition of a square. also it can take one or more squares to make a rectangle but u can't make a rectangle into a square.
How is a triangle stronger than a rectangle?
the rectangle is sroger becuz its loger
How is a square different than a rectangle?
A square is a special case of a rectangle.
Is a trapezium stronger than a rectangle in building?
No.
Can a rectangle fit in a square?
no because rectangle's length is larger than that of square
How is a square more specific than a rectangle?
A square has all four equilateral sides, whereas a rectangle has two sets opposite sides that are congruent. A rectangle can be a square, but a square can not be a rectangle.
Why does a square have more symmetry than a rectangle?
Because a rectangle is steted.
Is a cubical building built out of triangles stronger than a geodesic dome?
yes. every square or rectangle and be divided into two triangles by connecting a pair of opposite corners.
Is a rectangle a square when a square not a rectangle?
A square is a rectangle even through a rectangle is not always a square.
Is a rectangle the same as a square?
No. A square is a rectangle, but a rectangle is not a square.
What is a name for a regular quadrilateral other than a square?
Rectangle or a square
What is a square is a rectangle?
A square is always a rectangle, but it is a rectangle that isn't a square.
What is a rectangle a square?
A square is always a rectangle, but it is a rectangle that isn't a square.
