Similar and Congruent Figures

Front

What happens to a figure when the scale factor is less than one?

Back

The new figure will be smaller.

Front

What is the condition for two figures to be similar?

Back

The ratios of the corresponding sides must be equal.

Front

What does a double prime symbol look like?

Back

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Front

If triangle A is similar to triangle B, what can we say about their corresponding angles?

Back

All corresponding angles are equal.

Front

Are all corresponding angles in congruent figures congruent?

Back

True.

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is enlarged?

Back

The scale factor is greater than one.

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is reduced?

Back

The scale factor is less than one.

Front

If two triangles have sides in the ratio 2:3, are they similar?

Back

Yes, if their corresponding angles are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between congruent figures?

Back

Congruent figures are identical in shape and size.

Front

How can you determine if two figures are similar?

Back

Check if the corresponding angles are equal and the sides are in proportion.