Symmetry

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What does symmetry mean?

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Symmetry means that a shape can be divided into two equal parts that are mirror images of each other.

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What is asymmetry?

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Asymmetry means that a shape cannot be divided into two equal parts; it does not have symmetry.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical halves.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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Is a triangle symmetrical?

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It depends on the type of triangle. An equilateral triangle is symmetrical, while a scalene triangle is not.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry, like a rectangle or a square.

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What is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical?

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An example of a shape that is not symmetrical is a scalene triangle.

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What does it mean if a shape has rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry means that a shape looks the same after a certain amount of rotation.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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A regular pentagon has 5 lines of symmetry.