Tessellations

Front

What is a tessellation?

Back

A tessellation is a repeating pattern with no gaps or overlaps.

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Can non-polygonal figures create tessellations?

Back

Yes, they can.

Front

What transformation is used to create a tessellation made of mutated figures?

Back

Translation.

Front

What transformation is used to create a tessellation with reflected figures?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the result of applying translation in tessellations?

Back

It creates a repeating pattern by shifting the figure without rotating or flipping it.

Front

What is the result of applying reflection in tessellations?

Back

It creates a mirror image of the figure, contributing to the tessellation.

Front

What is the difference between translation and rotation in tessellations?

Back

Translation shifts the figure, while rotation turns it around a point.

Front

Can a tessellation have gaps or overlaps?

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No, a tessellation must have no gaps or overlaps.

Front

Give an example of a shape that can tessellate.

Back

Regular hexagons can tessellate.

Front

What is a regular tessellation?

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A regular tessellation is made up of one type of regular polygon.