symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is a property where a shape or object can be divided into parts that are identical or mirror images of each other.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical halves that are mirror images.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated around a central point and still look the same at certain angles.

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What is the angle of rotational symmetry for a shape with order 4?

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The angle of rotational symmetry is 90°.

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How do you find the angle of rotational symmetry?

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To find the angle of rotational symmetry, divide 360° by the order of symmetry.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a square?

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The order of rotational symmetry for a square is 4.

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for an equilateral triangle?

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The order of rotational symmetry for an equilateral triangle is 3.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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A regular pentagon has 5 lines of symmetry.