Rotations

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What is rotation in geometry?

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Rotation is a circular movement of a shape around a fixed point.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The fixed point around which a shape rotates.

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What does a 90° rotation look like?

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A 90° rotation turns a shape a quarter turn in a specified direction.

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What does a 180° rotation do to a shape?

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A 180° rotation flips the shape to the opposite side.

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What is a clockwise rotation?

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A rotation that moves in the same direction as the hands of a clock.

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What is a counterclockwise rotation?

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A rotation that moves in the opposite direction of the hands of a clock.

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How do you determine the angle of rotation?

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The angle of rotation is measured in degrees and indicates how far the shape has turned.

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What is the effect of a 360° rotation?

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A 360° rotation brings the shape back to its original position.

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What is the relationship between rotation and symmetry?

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Some shapes exhibit rotational symmetry, meaning they look the same after a certain degree of rotation.

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What is the difference between rotation and reflection?

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

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