Similar Figures and Scale Factor!

Front

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

Back

Similar

Front

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

Back

True

Front

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be _______.

Back

an enlargement

Front

Scale is 1cm = 8km. Hatboro and Smithville are 24cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between the 2 cities?

Back

192 km

Front

The scale drawing car length is 3 cm. If the scale is 1 cm:4 ft, what is the actual car length?

Back

12 feet

Front

What is the definition of scale factor?

Back

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

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, what are the lengths of the sides of a similar triangle with a scale factor of 2?

Back

6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm.

Front

What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

Back

They are the same shape and size.

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be _______.

Back

a reduction

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

They are equal.