Transformations

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.

Front

What are the four main types of transformations?

Back

The four main types of transformations are translation, rotation, reflection, and dilation.

Front

Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning it.

Front

What is reflection in geometry?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

Explain rotation in geometry.

Back

Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point at a certain angle.

Front

What is dilation in geometry?

Back

Dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a shape but keeps its proportions the same.

Front

How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

Back

A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

Front

What is the line of symmetry?

Back

A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

Front

How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

Back

A regular hexagon has 6 lines of symmetry.

Front

What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

Back

A translation slides a shape without changing its orientation, while a reflection flips it over a line.