Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Figures

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What is a symmetrical figure?

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A symmetrical figure is a shape that can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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What is an asymmetrical figure?

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An asymmetrical figure is a shape that cannot be divided into two identical halves.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

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Can a circle be symmetrical?

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Yes, a circle has infinite lines of symmetry.

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Which shape has a line of symmetry: a square or a triangle?

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A square has multiple lines of symmetry, while a triangle may have one or more depending on its type.

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Is a rectangle symmetrical?

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Yes, a rectangle has two lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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A regular pentagon has five lines of symmetry.

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What does it mean if a shape is not symmetrical?

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It means the shape cannot be divided into two identical halves.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry.

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Give an example of an asymmetrical shape.

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An example of an asymmetrical shape is a scalene triangle.