Length of Sides<\/strong><\/td>The length of all 4 sides is the same.<\/td> The length of only opposite sides is the same.<\/td><\/tr> Parallel Sides<\/strong><\/td>The pair of opposite sides are parallel. <\/td> Both pairs have parallel opposite sides.<\/td><\/tr> Diagonals Intersection<\/strong><\/td>The diagonals of a Rhombus always intersect each other at 90 degrees angle.<\/td> The diagonals of a parallelogram may or may not intersect at 90 degrees angle.<\/td><\/tr> Diagonals Bisection<\/strong><\/td>The diagonals of a Rhombus bisect them into two equal halves.<\/td> The diagonals of a Parallelogram always bisect each other into equal halves.<\/td><\/tr> Internal Angles<\/strong><\/td>The opposite angles of a Rhombus are always equal, and the sum of these opposite angles is always 180 degrees.<\/td> In the case of a parallelogram also, the opposite angles are always equal, and the sum of these opposite angles is always 180 degrees.<\/td><\/tr> Triangle Formation Type by Diagonals<\/strong><\/td>The diagonals of a rhombus form a pair of scalene triangles while they bisect each other.<\/td> In the case of a parallelogram, the diagonals form a pair of congruent triangles while they bisect each other.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Rhombus vs. Parallelogram Pros and Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Rhombus Pros & Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Pros of a Rhombus Structure <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRhombus has all 4 sides of equal length.<\/li> Rhombus has both its pair of sides parallel to each other.<\/li> The opposite angles of a rhombus are always equal.<\/li> If we draw the diagonals of a rhombus, they will always bisect each other and also form a 90 degrees angle.<\/li> Rhombus can be considered both as a parallelogram and as a square in special cases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Cons of Rhombus Structure<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRhombus cannot be considered a square unless all of its angles are 90 degrees.<\/li> Rhombus cannot be considered as a traditional parallelogram if all 4 sides of the Rhombus are equal in length.<\/li> In any case, the diagonals of a rhombus will form a right angle only.<\/li> In any case, the diagonals of a rhombus will form 2 scalene triangles only.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Parallelogram Pros & Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Pros of Parallelogram Structure<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nParallelogram has its pair of opposite sides of equal length.<\/li> Parallelogram has both its pair of sides parallel to each other.<\/li> The opposite angles of a parallelogram are always equal.<\/li> If we draw the diagonals of a rhombus, it will always bisect into equal halves.<\/li> Parallelogram can be considered both as a rhombus and as a square in special cases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Cons of a Parallelogram Structure<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nParallelogram cannot be considered a rhombus unless the length of all of its 4 sides is equal.<\/li> Parallelogram cannot be considered a traditional square if all 4 sides of the parallelogram are equal in length and all of its angles are 90 degrees.<\/li> In any case, the diagonals of a parallelogram will bisect into two equal halves only.<\/li> In any case, the diagonals of a parallelogram will form 2 congruent triangles only.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Rhombus vs. Parallelogram Similarities Explained<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBoth of these geometrical quadrilaterals have their pair of opposite sides equal.<\/li> Both of these quadrilateral structures have their pair of opposite sides parallel.<\/li> Both of these structures have their opposite angles equal and their sum equivalent to 180 degrees.<\/li> Both Rhombus and Parallelogram can be considered as a square when all 4 of their sides are equal, and all the angles are equal to 90 degrees.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>3 Key Differences Between a Rhombus and a Parallelogram You Should Know<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are some key differences when we compare a Rhombus with a Parallelogram.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBasis<\/strong><\/th>Rhombus<\/strong><\/th>Parallelogram<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>All Sides<\/strong><\/td>All sides of a rhombus are equal.<\/td> All sides of a parallelogram may or may not be equal.<\/td><\/tr> Diagonals Bisection Angle<\/strong><\/td>The diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at 90 degrees angle.<\/td> The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other but may or may not form a 90 degrees angle during bisection.<\/td><\/tr> Diagonal Triangle<\/strong><\/td>For a rhombus, the triangle formed by the intersection of both diagonals is a scalene triangle.<\/td> For a parallelogram, the triangle formed by the intersection of both diagonals is a congruent triangle.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Rhombus vs. Parallelogram vs. Square <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf we compare these three quadrilaterals, then we will come to know that a square is a special case of both a rhombus and a parallelogram, and a rhombus is a special case of a parallelogram provided that the said rhombus or parallelogram should have all sides equal in length and all angles as 90 degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Rhombus or Parallelogram for Usage<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Rhombus for Usage<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe should use a rhombus when there is a condition that all 4 sides of the quadrilateral should be equal, and we need a pair of scalene triangles with the diagonal intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Parallelogram for Usage<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe should use a parallelogram when there is a condition that only the pair of opposite sides of the quadrilateral should be equal and parallel, and we need a pair of congruent triangles with the diagonal intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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