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If you're talking about geometric shapes, both kites (also called deltoids) and rectangles are quadrilaterals and all two-dimensional quadrilaterals are polygons, but a rectangle must have four interior angles of 90º, and a traditional kite shape doesn't meet that qualification.
If all four sides of a kite are equal lengths, then the kite can also be classified as a rhombus.
If both the angles and sides are equal, the kite becomes a square. The only way for a square to have four equal angles is if the angles are 90º each, which means a square is also a rectangle. So a kite can be classified as a rectangle, but only if very specific conditions are met.
Most kites are not square or rectangular in shape. In fact, most kites can be defined as a quadrilateral consisting of equal adjacent sides. A kite divided down the long center becomes two right triangles.
The website listed under Related Links, below, includes a kite shape that can be manipulated online. This is a great tool for visualizing the variations of a kite/deltoid.
(If you're talking about flying kites, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, some of which may be rectangular.)
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Are kites rectangles?
no because kites are many shapes and sizes. so no kites are not always a rectangle.
Which quadrilateral shape has diagonals of equal length?
A rectangle (or square), isosceles trapezium and some kites.
How do you use kites?
We use kites to enjoy ourselves and just to have some fun
Are some kites parallelograms?
No.
What is some of the cultural activities of China?
one of the most traditional activities to do is making kites. Why make kites? well the reason to make kites is to have beautiful kites to present in the kite festival.
What are some safety guidelines for flying kites?
don't fly kites un extreme winds
What do kites have?
kites have wooden sticks some string to fly the kite and some paper to make it fly because paper is light
What is the singular possessive form of kites?
kites
Kites have two pairs of congruent sides?
yes, but the sides that are congruent are also adjacent. That is, they are next to each other. Not like in a rectangle where the congruent sides are parallel.
Where can one purchase a power kite?
Power kites, also called traction kites, are best found at specialty stores like Cobra Kites or Horizon Kites. Some sporting goods stores sell them as well, but might categorize them differently. For example, some put them with skiing/skating equipment, others with water sports.
How and why were kites invented?
Initially they were used to measure wind and weather conditions. People saw the fun of flying kites so they became popluar for fun. some kites were also used for fishing, too!
Are all kites quadrilaterals?
All kites are quadrilaterals, but quadrilaterals are not kites.
