In a rhombus $ABCD$,prove that $AC^{2} + BD^{2} = 4AB^{2}$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Let the diagonals $AC$ and $BD$ of the rhombus $ABCD$ intersect at point $O$.
Since the diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles $(90^{\circ})$,we have $AO = OC = \frac{AC}{2}$ and $BO = OD = \frac{BD}{2}$.
In the right-angled triangle $\triangle AOB$,by the Pythagoras theorem:
$AB^{2} = AO^{2} + BO^{2}$
Substitute the values of $AO$ and $BO$:
$AB^{2} = (\frac{AC}{2})^{2} + (\frac{BD}{2})^{2}$
$AB^{2} = \frac{AC^{2}}{4} + \frac{BD^{2}}{4}$
$AB^{2} = \frac{AC^{2} + BD^{2}}{4}$
Multiplying both sides by $4$,we get:
$4AB^{2} = AC^{2} + BD^{2}$
Hence,it is proved that $AC^{2} + BD^{2} = 4AB^{2}$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

In $\Delta ABC$,$M$ lies on $AB$ and $N$ lies on $AC$ such that $\overline{MN} \parallel \overline{BC}$. If $\frac{AM}{MB} = \frac{3}{4}$ and $AC = 21$,find $AN$.

In $\Delta MNP$,$\overline{MX}$ is a median. If $MN^2 + MP^2 = 50$ and $MX = 3$,then $NP = \ldots$

In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle B = 90^{\circ}$. If $a = 9$ and $c = 12$,then $b = \dots$

In $\Delta PQR$,the bisector of $\angle P$ intersects $\overline{QR}$ at $S$. If $PQ = 15$,$QS = 10$,and $SR = 8$,then $PR = $.........

In $\Delta XYZ$,$m\angle Y = 90^{\circ}$ and $\overline{YP}$ is a median. If $YP = 6$,then $XZ = \ldots$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo