Similar Figures

Front

Angles in the same position are called

Back

Corresponding Angles

Front

All angles in similar figures are congruent. True or False?

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Similar

Front

Sides in similar figures must be proportional. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Are the two figures similar? Explain your reasoning. (Hint: are they proportional?)

Back

No, not similar because they are the same shape, but side lengths are not proportional.

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Figures that have the same shape but may differ in size.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding sides of similar figures?

Back

They are proportional.

Front

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

Back

All corresponding angles are congruent.

Front

What is the scale factor in similar figures?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides.

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, what can be said about the sides?

Back

The ratios of the lengths of sides AB to DE, BC to EF, and AC to DF are equal.