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Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures

ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics

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A visual comparison defining perimeter as the length of the boundary and area as the measure of the surface enclosed by the boundary, using simple geometric shapes like a square and a rectangle.
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1. Basic Ideas and Units

  • Perimeter is the length of the boundary of a plane figure.
  • Area is the measure of the surface enclosed by the boundary of a plane figure.
  • Perimeter uses the same unit as length.
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2. Area of Triangles

  • Quadrilateral area can sometimes be split into two triangles.
  • A quadrilateral with one diagonal and two perpendiculars from the other vertices has a special area formula.
  • If two diagonals of a quadrilateral cut at right angles, the area is half the product of the diagonals.
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4. Circle: Circumference, Area, and Rotation

  • Circumference is the length of the boundary of a circle.
  • π is the constant ratio of circumference to diameter for every circle.
  • The value of π is taken as 22/7 or 3.14 approximately.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Measuring the boundary and surface of plane figures using standard formulas

PerimeterAreaTrianglesQuadrilateralsCircleUnits and measurementProblem solving methods

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Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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