The Boffins Portal Team 
Geometric shapes are everywhere around us. They are in buildings, our smartphones, laptops, and even our foods. In particular, congruent triangles are an important part of our lives. We’re not just talking about applying the concept to solving mathematical problems or designs on paper but physical objects that we encounter every day. In order to …
A rhombus is a quadrilateral (four-sided figure) with four equal sides. The word was adapted from the Greek word ‘rhombos,’ which means spinning. It looks like a parallelogram but with each side equal to the rest. The four angles of a rhombus do not necessarily have to be 90 degrees. This means that all squares …
Conformity is the process by which people alter their actions, beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes to match those of the people they desire approval or want to belong. Human beings are guided by regulation and social rules, which we must follow to fit in the community. When we deviate from these norms, we feel pressured to …
An equilateral triangle has all three sides equal. To achieve this, all the interior angles are equal too. Therefore, each interior angle is 60 degrees. Like other types of triangles, it obeys the Angle Sum Property of triangle, which implies that the sum of its interior angles is equal to 1800. In some circles, an …
Radiant energy or electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is the energy that is transmitted without the movement of mass. In layman’s language, this is the energy found in light (visible waves) or radio and x-ray (invisible waves). The energy is carried in particles called photons. Almost anything that has temperature gives off radiant energy. So, some of …
Chemical energy is the potential energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. The potential energy is released once these bonds are broken. The energy can be released in the form of thermal energy or heat. When you break the bonds, these atoms tend to move faster, colliding with each other in the process. …
A quadrilateral is essentially a four-sided item. In geometry, it is considered as a closed-two dimensional polygon, made by joining four points with any three points being non-collinear. This means that a quadrilateral has four line segments, four vertices, and four angles. All the four sides of a quadrilateral may or may not be equal. …
The relationship between angles and sides of a right-angled triangle is often touted as the basis of trigonometry. But what is a right-angled triangle? Well, it is simply a triangle with one interior angle that has a value of 90 degrees (right angle). Some people also call it a 90-degree triangle. Expectedly and as per …
There are many forms or types of energy including potential, kinetic, electrical, mechanical, and gravitational among others. Each of the mentioned forms can be transformed or converted to other forms to accomplish certain tasks. For instance, in a hydroelectric dam, the kinetic energy of water is converted into electrical energy. Our bodies also convert chemical …
An acute triangle is a triangle whose all interior three angles are less than 90 degrees. In most cases, the tip of the triangle aligns with the middle of the length opposite it. Here is a good example of an acute-angled triangle. As you can see, each of the angles measures 400, 650, and 750 …