OL Wednesday 1/4- Transformations Introduction

Front

A flip is also called a _________.

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the correct geometric transformation that enlarges or reduces an object?

Back

Dilation

Front

Another name for a rotation is __________.

Back

turn

Front

A transformation in which an object 'spins' a specified number of degrees around a designated point is called __________.

Back

Rotation

Front

Another name for a reflection is __________.

Back

mirror

Front

What is the term for moving an object without changing its shape or size?

Back

Translation

Front

What type of transformation creates a mirror image of an object?

Back

Reflection

Front

In a rotation, what is the point called around which the object spins?

Back

Center of rotation

Front

What is the term for a transformation that changes the size of an object but not its shape?

Back

Dilation

Front

What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

Back

Translation moves an object without flipping it, while reflection creates a mirror image.