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Is the Midpoint Theorem for Quadrilaterals (Theorem 9) true when the quadrilateral is non-convex? How about when it is self-intersecting? Experiment and check. The pictures may look strange, but the theorem appears to be true. (i) Can you explain why this is so? See the geometric reasoning in the text. (ii) There is one exception: In a very special case the Varignon parallelogram becomes a single segment. When will this happen? (iii) Does your reasoning apply even when ABCD is non-planar?

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Yes, it holds in both cases. (i) The Midpoint Theorem on triangles formed by diagonals still ensures opposite sides are parallel and equal to half the diagonal. (ii) It degenerates into a segment when diagonal AC is parallel to BD or when all four vertices are collinear. (iii) Yes, it applies even for non-planar quadrilaterals.

Class 9 maths ganita manjari part 2 chapter 12 question answer
Class 9 Ganita Manjari Part 2 chapter 12 Quadrilaterals solutions

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  1. Yes, Varignon’s theorem holds generally. (i) The proof relies entirely on applying the triangle Midpoint Theorem to triangles formed by diagonals AC and BD; midpoints always form pairs of opposite sides parallel to and half the length of each diagonal. (ii) The Varignon parallelogram flattens into a single straight line segment when the two diagonals AC and BD are parallel lines (in self-intersecting figures) or when the four vertices are collinear. (iii) Yes, because each set of three vertices defines a flat triangle where the Midpoint Theorem remains valid in 3D space.

     

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