Using vector prove that if the diagonals of a parallelogram are equal in length then it is a rectangle.

 

Given That: Let OACB be the parallelogram and diagonals are equal

 

To Prove: if diagonals are equal, OACB is a rectangle.

 

Construction: draw a parallelogram and join the diagonal.

 

Proof:

 Let  and, then  (parallelogram law)

Since  (given)

So,

Hence, OACB is a rectangle.
 

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