Rigid Transformations

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What is a Rigid Transformation?

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A transformation that preserves the shape and size of a figure, including translations, rotations, and reflections.

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What is Translation in geometry?

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A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another without turning it.

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What is Rotation in geometry?

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A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point called the center of rotation.

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What is Reflection in geometry?

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A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is Dilation in geometry?

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A transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape, by expanding or contracting it.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The fixed point around which a figure rotates during a rotation transformation.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line over which a figure is reflected to create a mirror image.

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How does a translation affect the coordinates of a point?

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A translation adds a specific value to the x and y coordinates of the point.

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What is the difference between rotation and reflection?

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Rotation turns a figure around a point, while reflection flips it over a line.

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Can a rigid transformation change the orientation of a figure?

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No, rigid transformations do not change the orientation of a figure.