Given a rhombus ABCD with ∠A=60∘, when the paper is folded such that point A and D fall on A′ and D′ respectively, and A′D passes through B, with EF being the crease, and D′F⊥CD, we need to find the value of FDCF
step 2
Since ABCD is a rhombus, all sides are equal. Let the side of the rhombus be s
step 3
Triangle ABD is an equilateral triangle because ∠A=60∘ and AB=AD=BD=s
step 4
When the paper is folded, D′F⊥CD and D′F bisects ∠D, creating two 30∘−60∘−90∘ triangles, D′FC and D′FD
step 5
In a 30∘−60∘−90∘ triangle, the sides are in the ratio 1:3:2. Therefore, FD=2s and CD=s3
step 6
Since CD=CF+FD, we have s3=CF+2s
step 7
Solving for CF, we get CF=s3−2s
step 8
To find FDCF, we substitute the values of CF and FD into the ratio
step 9
Thus, FDCF=2ss3−2s
step 10
Simplifying the ratio, we get FDCF=23−1
Answer
FDCF=23−1
Key Concept
Properties of rhombus and special right triangles
Explanation
In a rhombus, all sides are equal, and the diagonals bisect the angles. The 30∘−60∘−90∘ triangle has sides in a fixed ratio, which allows us to find the lengths of the segments and the ratio FDCF.