7.2 Similarity and Scale Factor

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

Front

Which angle corresponds with angle H?

Back

O

Front

If a Scale Factor is greater than 1, then your figure gets...

Back

Bigger

Front

What does similar mean?

Back

When two shapes have the same Scale Factor

Front

What is the scale factor if the triangle on the left is the original? (If the triangle on the right is half the size)

Back

1/2

Front

What is the definition of scale factor?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

Front

If the scale factor is 3, how does the area of the figure change?

Back

The area increases by a factor of 9.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their sides?

Back

The lengths of corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

What is an example of similar figures in real life?

Back

Maps and their actual locations.