Geometric Transformations

Front

What is a translation?

Back

When you slide an object from one place to another.

Front

Translations, reflections, rotations and dilations are all known as ________________________.

Back

Transformations.

Front

Describe the Transformation: A slide is also called a _________.

Back

Translation.

Front

What type of transformation is this? (Image of a rotating object)

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is a reflection in geometry?

Back

Flipping an object across a line to create a mirror image.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

Turning an object around a fixed point.

Front

What is a dilation?

Back

Resizing an object while maintaining its shape.

Front

What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

Back

Translation slides an object, while reflection flips it across a line.

Front

What happens to the shape of an object during a dilation?

Back

The shape remains the same, but the size changes.

Front

If a triangle is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, what type of transformation is this?

Back

Rotation.