A square and a parallelogram are both four-sided shapes, but they have some key differences. Here’s a breakdown:
Square:
- All sides are equal: In a square, all four sides are of the same length.
- All angles are right angles: Each angle in a square measures 90 degrees.
- Diagonals are equal and bisect each other: The diagonals in a square are of equal length and they cross each other at 90 degrees.
Parallelogram:
- Opposite sides are equal: In a parallelogram, opposite sides are of the same length, but adjacent sides can be of different lengths.
- Opposite angles are equal: The angles opposite to each other in a parallelogram are equal, but they are not necessarily right angles.
- Diagonals bisect each other: The diagonals in a parallelogram bisect each other, but they are not necessarily of equal length.
In summary, while both shapes have parallel sides, a square is a special type of parallelogram where all sides and angles are equal, and the diagonals are equal and perpendicular.