Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is a property where a shape or object can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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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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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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Is a triangle symmetrical?

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It depends on the type of triangle. An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry, while a scalene triangle has none.

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What shape has only one line of symmetry?

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A butterfly has only one line of symmetry.

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How can you determine if a shape is symmetrical?

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You can fold the shape along a line to see if both halves match perfectly.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape looks the same after a certain amount of rotation.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

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A regular hexagon has 6 lines of symmetry.