Attributes of Similar Figures

Front

What does the symbol '≅' stand for?

Back

Congruent

Front

Are the following figures similar? Why or why not?

Back

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

Front

What is true about the sides of similar figures?

Back

Corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

What does the term 'corresponding' mean in geometry?

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Matching.

Front

What does the symbol '∼' stand for?

Back

Is similar to.

Front

If two triangles have the same shape but different sizes, what can we say about their angles?

Back

The corresponding angles are equal.

Front

If the sides of two similar figures are in the ratio 2:3, what can we say about their areas?

Back

The ratio of their areas is 4:9.

Front

What is the relationship between the lengths of corresponding sides of similar figures?

Back

They are in proportion.

Front

If two figures are similar, what can be said about their perimeters?

Back

The ratio of their perimeters is the same as the ratio of their corresponding sides.

Front

What is an example of similar figures?

Back

Two triangles with angles of 30°, 60°, and 90°.