Understanding Rotations and Transformations

Front

True or False: A 360 degrees rotation puts the image or the point back to its original position.

Back

True

Front

The new figure created from a transformation is called what?

Back

Image

Front

What is another word for rotation?

Back

Turn

Front

Which statement best describes the transformation performed?

Back

Rotated 90 degrees clockwise about the origin.

Front

How many degrees was the figure rotated?

Back

180 degrees

Front

What is a rotation in geometry?

Back

A rotation is a circular movement of a figure around a fixed point.

Front

What is the center of rotation?

Back

The fixed point around which a figure rotates.

Front

What does it mean to rotate a figure 90 degrees clockwise?

Back

It means to turn the figure 90 degrees to the right around the center of rotation.

Front

What is the difference between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation?

Back

Clockwise rotation goes in the direction of a clock's hands, while counterclockwise goes in the opposite direction.

Front

If a figure is rotated 180 degrees, what happens to its orientation?

Back

The figure is turned upside down.