Angle Angle Similarity 1

Front

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

Back

Similar

Front

Which is an example of a reduction? Scale Factor (SF)

Back

SF = 1/2

Front

Decide if the measurements listed would make similar triangles: 3, 6, 9 and 4, 8, 12.

Back

Not Similar

Front

If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be _______.

Back

an enlargement

Front

Are the triangles similar if their angles are equal?

Back

Yes

Front

What is the definition of similar triangles?

Back

Triangles that have the same shape but may have different sizes.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

Front

If the scale factor is 1, what happens to the size of the figure?

Back

The figure remains the same size.

Front

What does it mean if two triangles are not similar?

Back

They do not have the same shape or their corresponding angles are not equal.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar triangles?

Back

They are equal.