Question 3
What measurements would you take to create a figure congruent to a given:
(a) Circle
(b) Rectangle
- Congruent figures are identical in both shape and size — they cover each other completely when superimposed.
- To construct a congruent figure, we need the minimum key measurements (dimensions) that fully define its size:
- A circle is uniquely determined by its radius (or diameter).
- A rectangle is uniquely determined by its length and breadth.
(a) Circle
Step 1 · Measurement for a Congruent Circle
To construct a congruent circle, measure its:
- Radius (or diameter)
Two circles are congruent if and only if they have equal radii.
(a) Radius (or diameter)
(b) Rectangle
Step 1 · Measurements for a Congruent Rectangle

To construct a congruent rectangle, measure both of its dimensions:
- Length
- Breadth (or width)
Two rectangles are congruent if and only if their corresponding lengths and breadths are equal.
(b) Length and breadth
- Measuring Only One Dimension for Rectangles: Assuming that measuring just the length is sufficient; a rectangle requires both length and breadth to be completely defined.
- Confusing Area/Perimeter with Congruence: Two rectangles can have the same area (e.g., and ) or same perimeter without being congruent. The exact linear dimensions must match.
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(a) Circle
(b) Rectangle
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(b) Rectangles are congruent?
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