Mathematics
The diagonals of a quadrilateral intersect at right angles and it has exactly one axis of symmetry. The quadrilateral is a :
square
rhombus
kite
none of these
Rectilinear Figures
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Answer
A kite is defined by two pairs of adjacent sides being equal. Because of this specific symmetry, the longer diagonal acts as a mirror line, while the shorter diagonal does not.
Kite has exactly 1 axis of symmetry.
Hence, option 3 is the correct option.
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