Understanding Dilations in Geometry

Understanding Dilations in Geometry

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Mathematics

10th Grade

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Hard

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Althea Joyce Alabanzas

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is dilation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that changes the size of a geometric figure but does not change its shape.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the dilation math definition indicate?

Back

The shape of the figure will not change, but the length of each individual side will change in a proportional manner.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are similar figures?

Back

Figures that are the same shape but different sizes, having many of the same properties but not identical.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of similar figures.

Back

The Sun and Moon might appear the same size but are actually different in size.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What properties are preserved in a dilation?

Back

Angle measure, parallelism, and collinearity are preserved.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What property is not preserved in a dilation?

Back

Distance is not preserved, but it is proportional.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main focus of studying dilations?

Back

Understanding that distance is not preserved but is proportional.

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