Symmetry in Squares and Rhombuses: What You Need to Know

Symmetry is an important idea when we look at shapes like squares and rhombuses.

Squares:

• Squares have four lines of symmetry. This means if you fold a square in different ways, both sides will match perfectly.
• They can also be turned (rotated) by 90 degrees, and they will still look the same!
• Every angle in a square is 90 degrees.

Rhombuses:

• Rhombuses have two lines of symmetry. You can also fold them in two ways and get matching sides.
• Their diagonals cross each other at right angles, which gives them a unique look.

This symmetry makes both shapes really interesting in geometry!