Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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When one side of a shape or object is the mirror image of the second side.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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4

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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2

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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Infinite lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a triangle have?

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Depends on the type of triangle: Equilateral has 3, Isosceles has 1, Scalene has 0.

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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It means the shape can be divided into two equal parts that are mirror images.

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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry?

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Yes, shapes like a scalene triangle have no lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a heart shape have?

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1 line of symmetry.

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What is an example of a symmetrical object?

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Butterfly, because both sides are mirror images.

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What is an example of a non-symmetrical object?

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A random rock, because it does not have equal parts.