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Rhombus Properties and Perimeter Formula
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A rhombus is a parallelogram shape with two pairs of parallel sides and four equal sides. These four sides of equal length also define the rhombus as an equilateral quadrilateral. Etymologically, the name of this shape stems from the Greek word "rhombos," which roughly translates to "spinning top."
Rectangular Prism Formulas, Types and Real-world Examples
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A rectangular prism is a three-dimensional cuboid figure. In the same way that a triangular prism brings three connected lines to life in the real world, a rectangular prism takes the length and width of two-dimensional rectangles to the next level by adding height into the equation.
Test Your Knowledge Of Geometric Shapes With This Quiz!
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As we moved from kindergarten to high school, we learned about the different shapes, but how well will you be able to identify them from a picture? Let's find out!
How Tangrams Work
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Tangram puzzles are made up of geometric pieces placed to create different shapes. Learn how Tangram puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
How Steadicams Work
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Some of the greatest movie scenes of all time were filmed using Steadicams. They allow moviemakers to produce moving, hand-held shots that have no shakes at all. Learn all about this ingenious camera system.
How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
How 3-D Graphics Work
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3-D graphics are essential to realistic computer games, simulators and objects. Find out how the 3-D graphics that are found in games are made.