A diagonal is a straight line that connects two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon or a polyhedron. It is a line segment that does not necessarily intersect with the sides of the polygon or polyhedron.
Let's consider a square with sides of length 5 units. The length of the diagonal can be found using the formula:
d = √(52 + 52)
d = √(25 + 25)
d = √50
d ≈ 7.07 units
To master the concept of diagonals, it's important to practice the following:
By mastering the concept of diagonals, you'll be able to understand the relationships between different vertices of polygons and polyhedra, and apply this knowledge to solve a variety of geometry problems.
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