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What type of symmetry occurs when a shape is rotated around the center of its axis and generates an indistinguishable image?
What type of symmetry occurs when a shape is rotated around the center of its axis and generates an indistinguishable image?
If a square is rotated at an angle of 90 degrees, what type of symmetry is displayed?
If a square is rotated at an angle of 90 degrees, what type of symmetry is displayed?
Which feature determines the order of rotation for a shape?
Which feature determines the order of rotation for a shape?
What changes in a shape under translation symmetry?
What changes in a shape under translation symmetry?
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In point symmetry, where are other points located in relation to the central point of symmetry?
In point symmetry, where are other points located in relation to the central point of symmetry?
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What type of symmetry involves reflection combined with translation?
What type of symmetry involves reflection combined with translation?
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What is the term used for symmetry that occurs when a shape is rotated around the center of its axis and generates an indistinguishable image?
What is the term used for symmetry that occurs when a shape is rotated around the center of its axis and generates an indistinguishable image?
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What feature determines the order of rotation for a shape?
What feature determines the order of rotation for a shape?
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Which type of symmetry involves reflection combined with translation?
Which type of symmetry involves reflection combined with translation?
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In translation symmetry, what parameter of the object remains unchanged as it slides along an axis?
In translation symmetry, what parameter of the object remains unchanged as it slides along an axis?
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What occurs when a shape is rotated at 90 degrees?
What occurs when a shape is rotated at 90 degrees?
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Which symmetry type involves a point at the middle from which other points are equidistant?
Which symmetry type involves a point at the middle from which other points are equidistant?
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What does the number of times an image needs to be rotated to return to its starting position determine?
What does the number of times an image needs to be rotated to return to its starting position determine?
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What does glide symmetry involve in addition to reflection?
What does glide symmetry involve in addition to reflection?
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Study Notes
Symmetry Definition
- Symmetry is the ability to divide an object into at least two identical portions (mirror images).
- Every existing or imaginary object has a shape that can be described by its edges and angles.
- Regular shapes, such as triangles, hexagons, and rectangles, tend to be symmetrical.
Line of Symmetry
- An imaginary line that cuts a shape into two exact or identical halves is named the line of symmetry.
- The line of symmetry represents the symmetry in shape along one axis only.
- Many shapes can be divided into halves by more than one line, so a shape can have multiple lines of symmetry.
- The properties of the line of symmetry are:
- It always passes through the center of the shape.
- The halves obtained by drawing the line of symmetry reflect each other.
- The halves obtained by drawing the line of symmetry math are mirror images of each other.
Types of Line of Symmetry
- Vertical Line of Symmetry:
- A vertical line runs from top to bottom.
- If a shape can be divided into two halves by drawing a vertical line through it, this represents a vertical line of symmetry.
- Examples: letter "M", heart shape.
- Horizontal Line of Symmetry:
- A horizontal line goes from left to right or from right to left.
- If a shape can be divided into two equal halves by such a line, the shape has a horizontal line of symmetry.
- Examples: letter "B", irregular pentagon.
- Diagonal Line of Symmetry:
- In a rectangle, the line that connects two opposite ends represents the diagonal.
- The diagonal line of symmetry divides the rectangle into two halves.
One Line of Symmetry
- A shape has only one line of symmetry when it only has symmetry about one axis.
- The line of symmetry can be present in two ways:
- Vertical line of symmetry, as in the letter "M".
- Horizontal line of symmetry, as in the letter "B".
Two Lines of Symmetry
- Some shapes are symmetrical about two lines.
- Example: the letter "H" has two lines of symmetry; both a vertical and horizontal line will divide the letter into two equal parts.
Shapes That Have More than One Line of Symmetry
- Many regular shapes can be divided into halves by drawing lines in different directions at different angles.
- Examples: square, five-pointed star.
- A circle technically has infinite lines of symmetry; any line drawn through the center or a circle will result in two perfect semicircles.
Reflection Symmetry
- Reflection symmetry also represents line symmetry.
- If a shape remains unchanged after being reflected across a line, then it also has reflection symmetry.
- Examples: letter "T", crown shape.
Rotational Symmetry
- If the rotation of a shape around the center of its axis generates an indistinguishable image, then the figure has rotational symmetry.
- Features of rotational symmetry:
- Rotational Angle: Every shape has a fixed angle of rotation.
- Rotation with the same angle produces an identical image.
- Order of Rotation: The number of times an image has to be rotated at an angle to reach the starting point gives the order of rotation.
- Rotational Center: The point around which an image is rotated is called the rotational center.
Point Symmetry
- Point symmetry occurs when there is a point at the middle of a shape from which other points are equidistant.
- Example: letter "X".
Translation Symmetry
- Translation symmetry represents two or more images that are exact but have different positions.
- Features of translation symmetry:
- The position of the object changes as it slides along an axis.
- The angles of the object do not change.
- The size of the object does not change.
Glide Symmetry
- The reflection of an image when combined with its movement (translation) represents glide symmetry.
- Example: the footsteps of a person are an excellent example of glide symmetry as one footstep is a reflection of another, but it is positioned at a different spot from the last one.
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Learn about the concept of symmetry, which involves dividing objects into identical mirror images. Explore how symmetry is used in math, particularly with regular shapes like triangles and hexagons.
