Transformations Flashcard #1

Front

What is a reflection?

Back

When you flip or mirror an object across a line.

Front

Name the transformation: When an object is flipped across a line.

Back

Reflection

Front

What is this picture an example of? (Image of a rotation)

Back

Rotation

Front

Identify the transformation: Reflection across y axis, Reflection across x-axis, 180 Rotation, Translation 2 units down.

Back

Reflection across x-axis

Front

This point is translated 3 right and 2 down. What is the new position? (Provide a diagram)

Back

(Diagram showing the new position of the point after translation)

Front

What is a translation?

Back

Moving an object from one place to another without changing its shape or orientation.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

Turning an object around a fixed point.

Front

What is dilation in transformations?

Back

Resizing an object while maintaining its shape.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and rotation?

Back

Reflection flips an object over a line, while rotation turns it around a point.

Front

What does it mean to translate a point 5 units left?

Back

Move the point 5 units in the negative x-direction.