Similar Figures

Front

All angles in similar figures are congruent.

Back

True

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______. Options: Congruent, Vertical, Similar, Complementary

Back

Similar

Front

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

Back

No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

Front

To find the height of a very tall pine tree, you place a mirror on the ground and stand where you can see the top of the pine tree. How tall is the tree? Options: 144 feet, 72 feet, 36 feet

Back

72 feet

Front

Are the two figures similar? (Hint: are they proportional?)

Back

No, not similar because they are the same shape, but side lengths are not proportional.

Front

Are these triangles similar?

Back

Yes

Front

Solve for X. Options: 2 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft

Back

2 ft

Front

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.

Back

True

Front

Angles in the same position are called

Back

Corresponding Angles

Front

What is the scale factor if the triangle on the left is the original? Options: 2, 3/2, 2/3, 1/2

Back

1/2