Geometry Transformation

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is a function that maps a geometric figure onto another figure, changing its position, size, or orientation.

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What is translation in geometry?

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Translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a figure the same distance in the same direction.

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What is rotation in geometry?

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Rotation is a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point, called the center of rotation, by a certain angle.

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What is reflection in geometry?

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

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What does it mean for two figures to be congruent?

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Two figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size, meaning all corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, with proportional sides and congruent angles.

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What is the angle of rotation for a 90-degree clockwise rotation?

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A 90-degree clockwise rotation turns a figure to the right, moving points in a circular path around the center of rotation.

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What is the angle of rotation for a 180-degree rotation?

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A 180-degree rotation turns a figure upside down, placing it in the opposite position.

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What is the x-axis in a coordinate plane?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line in a coordinate plane where the y-coordinate is zero.

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What is the y-axis in a coordinate plane?

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The y-axis is the vertical line in a coordinate plane where the x-coordinate is zero.