Similar Figures Concepts

Front

What are similar figures?

Back

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

Front

What does the symbol '~' represent in geometry?

Back

The symbol '~' stands for 'is similar to'.

Front

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

Back

Their corresponding angles are equal.

Front

If two figures are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

Back

Their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the scale factor in similar figures?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the height of a similar figure if you know the width and the scale factor?

Back

Use the proportion of the corresponding sides to find the height.

Front

What does congruent mean?

Back

Same size, same shape.

Front

If a rectangle is 4 in. by 6 in. and is enlarged to a width of 8 in., what is the new height?

Back

The new height is 12 in. (using the scale factor of 2).

Front

Complete the proportion: 3/x = 6/12. What is x?

Back

x = 6.

Front

What is the relationship between similar figures and ratios?

Back

The ratios of the lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures are equal.