Line and Rotational Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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A figure has line symmetry if it can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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A shape has rotational symmetry if it looks the same after a certain degree of rotation around a central point.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry?

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The order of rotational symmetry is the number of times a shape fits onto itself during a full rotation of 360 degrees.

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Which shape has rotational symmetry of order 4?

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Square.

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What is an example of a shape with line symmetry?

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Equilateral triangle.

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Can a shape have both line and rotational symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes like squares and circles have both types of symmetry.

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What is a tessellation?

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A tessellation is a pattern made of one or more shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

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Which shapes can create tessellations?

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Regular polygons like equilateral triangles, squares, and hexagons can create tessellations.

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What is the difference between line symmetry and rotational symmetry?

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Line symmetry involves a mirror image across a line, while rotational symmetry involves a shape looking the same after rotation.

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Does a circle have line symmetry?

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Yes, a circle has infinite lines of symmetry.