Similarity

Front

What are matching sides of similar figures?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

All angles in similar figures are congruent. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the ratio of any two corresponding sides in similar figures?

Back

Scale Factor

Front

What does congruent mean?

Back

Same size, same shape

Front

If figure JKLM is similar to figure PQRS, which proportion must be true for these figures?

Back

The ratios of corresponding sides are equal.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of two corresponding sides of similar figures.

Front

How do you determine if two figures are similar?

Back

If their corresponding angles are congruent and the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

They are congruent.

Front

Can two figures be similar if they have different shapes?

Back

No, similar figures must have the same shape but can be different sizes.

Front

What is the scale factor if the lengths of corresponding sides are 4 cm and 2 cm?

Back

2:1