Line and Rotational Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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A shape has line symmetry if it can be divided into two identical halves by a straight line.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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A shape has rotational symmetry if it can be rotated around a central point and still look the same at certain angles.

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What is the angle of rotational symmetry for a shape with order 3?

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120°

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How do you find the angle of rotational symmetry?

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Divide 360° by the order of symmetry.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a square?

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4

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Which of the following shapes has both line and rotational symmetry: Circle, Triangle, Rectangle?

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Circle.

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What is an example of a shape with only line symmetry?

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A butterfly.

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What is an example of a shape with only rotational symmetry?

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A letter 'Z'.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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5.

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a regular hexagon?

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6.