What is a scale factor?
Scale Factor Flashcard

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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. It is used in dilations to determine how much a figure is enlarged or reduced.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the volume of a figure when the height is changed by a scale factor of 2?
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The volume of the figure is multiplied by 2, resulting in a new volume that is twice the original.
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What is a dilation in geometry?
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A dilation is a transformation that alters the size of a figure but not its shape, either enlarging or reducing it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the scale factor is greater than 1, what type of transformation occurs?
Back
An enlargement occurs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the scale factor is less than 1, what type of transformation occurs?
Back
A reduction occurs.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does doubling the length, width, or height of a rectangular prism affect its volume?
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Doubling any dimension of a rectangular prism results in the volume being multiplied by 8.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What mathematical operation is used with the scale factor in a dilation?
Back
Multiplication is used with the scale factor in a dilation.
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