What is the shape of a baseball diamond?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the geometric shape formed by the layout of a baseball diamond, which is commonly understood to be a square or a quartic figure. The question seeks to clarify this concept.
Answer
Square
The shape of a baseball diamond is a square.
Answer for screen readers
The shape of a baseball diamond is a square.
More Information
Although called a 'diamond,' the infield of a baseball field forms a perfect square with each side measuring 90 feet.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking the 'diamond' shape implies a different geometric shape, but it is actually a square viewed at an angle.
Sources
- Baseball field dimensions guide - Net World Sports - networldsports.com
- Baseball field - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The Evolution of the Baseball Diamond: Perfection Came Slowly - sabr.org
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