Area of a kite
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- katimars77, David T
Use this demonstration to investigate the area of a kite. Use the rotate slider to create a large rectangle that surrounds the kite.
Then answer the questions below.
Answer the questions below in your Workbook under the heading:
Area of a Kite (Online Activity)
Question 1: In the formula for the area of a kite, why is the fraction there?
Question 2: At what angle do the two diagonals of a kite cross over each other?
Question 3: What do you notice about where the diagonal d2 cuts the diagonal d1? (Hint: tick the box called ppn bisect).
Question 4: What does the word product mean in maths? (Look it up on the internet if not sure)
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