8th Grade - Transformations Flashcard - 1/31

Front

What are the two rigid motions performed in a transformation?

Back

Rotation 90° counterclockwise then translation.

Front

What rigid motion is performed from the pre-image to the prime image?

Back

Rotation.

Front

Which of the following statements is true of all rotations?

Back

All side measures remain the same.

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A change in the position, size, or shape of a figure.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

A transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point.

Front

What is a translation?

Back

A transformation that slides a figure in a straight line from one position to another.

Front

What is a reflection?

Back

A transformation that flips a figure over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and reflection?

Back

Rotation turns a figure around a point, while reflection flips it over a line.

Front

What does it mean for a transformation to be rigid?

Back

The shape and size of the figure do not change.

Front

What is the center of rotation?

Back

The fixed point around which a figure rotates.