8th math Transformations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation in geometry refers to the movement of a shape on a graph, which can include turning, flipping, or sliding the shape.

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What happens to a shape during a dilation with a scale factor less than one?

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The shape undergoes a reduction, making it smaller.

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What is the result of a dilation?

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A dilation produces a similar figure, maintaining the shape's proportions but changing its size.

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What does reflection mean in terms of transformations?

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Reflection means to flip a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What does translation mean in geometry?

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Translation means to slide a shape from one position to another without changing its size or orientation.

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What is the scale factor in a dilation?

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The scale factor is a number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced during a dilation.

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What is the difference between a rotation and a reflection?

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A rotation turns a shape around a fixed point, while a reflection flips it over a line.

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Can a transformation change the size of a shape?

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Yes, transformations like dilation can change the size of a shape, while translations and reflections do not.

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What is the effect of a scale factor greater than one in a dilation?

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A scale factor greater than one results in an enlargement of the shape.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create its mirror image.