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    If only the measures of the diagonals are given, which of these quadrilaterals can be constructed? 1) Square 2) Rectangle 3) Rhombus
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    If only the measures of the diagonals are given, which of these quadrilaterals can be constructed?
    1) Square 2) Rectangle 3) Rhombus

    A.

    1 and 2

    B.

    1 only

    C.

    3 only

    D.

    1 and 3

    Correct option is D

    Concept Used:
    To determine which quadrilaterals can be constructed from diagonal lengths, we need to analyze the properties of the diagonals for each type of quadrilateral:
    Square: Diagonals are equal and perpendicular bisectors of each other.
    Rectangle: Diagonals are equal but not necessarily perpendicular.
    Rhombus: Diagonals are perpendicular bisectors but are not necessarily equal.
    Solution:
    A square can be constructed if the diagonals are equal and their perpendicularity is enforced and sides are equal
    A rectangle cannot be constructed with only equal diagonals, as perpendicularity can not enforced and side are not equal
    A rhombus can be uniquely constructed from diagonal measures since the diagonals are perpendicular, and their sides are also equal.
    Therefore, a rectangle and a rhombus can be constructed, but a square cannot be constructed with only the diagonal lengths. 
    Thus, Option (d) is correct.

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