Similarity

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What is similarity in geometry?

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Similarity in geometry refers to the relationship between two shapes that have the same shape but may differ in size. This means that their corresponding angles are equal and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

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What is the similarity ratio?

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How do you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles are similar if: 1. Their corresponding angles are equal (AA criterion). 2. The lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional (SSS criterion). 3. Two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle (ASA criterion).

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What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

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In similar figures, corresponding angles are equal. This means that if two shapes are similar, each angle in one shape has a corresponding angle in the other shape that is equal in measure.

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What is the relationship between corresponding sides in similar figures?

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In similar figures, the lengths of corresponding sides are proportional. This means that the ratio of the lengths of any two corresponding sides in similar figures is the same.

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about their angles?

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If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, then the following is true: - Angle A = Angle D - Angle B = Angle E - Angle C = Angle F.

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What is a scale factor in the context of similarity?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures. It indicates how much one figure has been enlarged or reduced compared to the other.

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How do you find the length of a side in a similar triangle?

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To find the length of a side in a similar triangle, use the similarity ratio. If you know the length of one side and the similarity ratio, you can set up a proportion to solve for the unknown side.

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What is the significance of congruent angles in similar triangles?

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Congruent angles in similar triangles ensure that the triangles maintain their shape, which is essential for establishing similarity. They confirm that the triangles are similar regardless of their size.