Rotational Symmetry

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is a property of a shape that looks the same after a certain amount of rotation. A shape has rotational symmetry if it can be rotated (less than a full circle) about a central point and still look the same.

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How do you determine the order of rotational symmetry?

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The order of rotational symmetry is determined by how many times a shape fits onto itself during a full rotation of 360 degrees.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a square?

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The order of rotational symmetry for a square is 4, as it can be rotated at 90-degree intervals and still look the same.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for an equilateral triangle?

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The order of rotational symmetry for an equilateral triangle is 3, as it can be rotated at 120-degree intervals and still look the same.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a circle?

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A circle has an infinite order of rotational symmetry because it looks the same at any angle of rotation.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a regular pentagon?

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The order of rotational symmetry for a regular pentagon is 5, as it can be rotated at 72-degree intervals and still look the same.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a regular hexagon?

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The order of rotational symmetry for a regular hexagon is 6, as it can be rotated at 60-degree intervals and still look the same.

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What is the significance of the recycling symbol's order of rotation?

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The recycling symbol has an order of rotation of 3, meaning it can be rotated at 120-degree intervals and still appear the same, representing the concept of recycling.

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How does the order of rotational symmetry relate to real-world objects?

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Many real-world objects, such as flowers, wheels, and stars, exhibit rotational symmetry, which can be used in design and architecture.

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What is an example of a shape with an order of rotational symmetry of 2?

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An example of a shape with an order of rotational symmetry of 2 is a rectangle, which looks the same when rotated 180 degrees.