Transformations

Front

What is a transformation that 'turns' a figure about a fixed point?

Back

Rotation

Front

What changes when reflecting a figure over the y-axis?

Back

The sign of the x-coordinate.

Front

What direction is a figure rotated if it is turned clockwise?

Back

Clockwise

Front

What happens to an image after rotating it 90 degrees clockwise and then 90 degrees counter-clockwise?

Back

The image goes back to its original position.

Front

What is a transformation that 'flips' a figure over a line of symmetry?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the term for moving a figure without changing its shape or size?

Back

Translation.

Front

What is the effect of dilation on a figure?

Back

It changes the size of the figure while maintaining its shape.

Front

What is the line called that a figure is reflected over?

Back

Line of symmetry.

Front

What is the term for a transformation that enlarges or reduces a figure?

Back

Dilation.

Front

What is the difference between clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation?

Back

Clockwise rotation goes in the direction of a clock's hands, while counter-clockwise goes in the opposite direction.