Basic Transformations Flashcard

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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A transformation in which the preimage is flipped across a line.

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What is another term for a flip in geometry?

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Reflection.

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What is a turn in geometry also called?

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Rotation.

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What type of transformation is a reflection?

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A transformation that flips a figure over a line.

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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.

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A transformation that moves an object a certain distance without altering its shape.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line over which a figure is reflected.

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What does it mean to rotate a figure?

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To turn a figure around a fixed point.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The fixed point around which a figure is rotated.

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What is the difference between reflection and rotation?

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Reflection flips a figure over a line, while rotation turns it around a point.