Select
Perpendicular Diagonals, but make
sure that
Congruent Diagonals and
Bisected Diagonals are not
selected. Drag the orange and white points to change the size and shape of the
quadrilateral (but notice that the diagonals always meet at a right angle). What
types of quadrilaterals can be formed such that the diagonals are perpendicular?
- Can a rectangle be formed?
- Can a trapezoid be formed?
- Can any other shapes be formed?
Use the ? button to reveal the types of quadrilaterals that can be
formed with perpendicular diagonals. What shapes can be formed if other
characteristics are selected?