SCALE FACTOR FLASHCARD

Front

What happens to the size of an image when a percent less than 100% is used?

Back

The new image is smaller than the original.

Front

What is the scale factor if the small shape is scaled to a big shape?

Back

2

Front

Which formula is used to find the scale factor from one figure to another?

Back

Both Copy/Original and Model/Actual.

Front

What is the scale factor from a smaller quadrilateral to a larger one?

Back

scale factor = 4

Front

Which angle corresponds with angle H?

Back

O

Front

Define scale factor.

Back

The ratio of the size of the new image to the size of the original image.

Front

If the scale factor is greater than 1, what does that indicate?

Back

The new image is larger than the original.

Front

If the scale factor is less than 1, what does that indicate?

Back

The new image is smaller than the original.

Front

How do you calculate the scale factor?

Back

Scale Factor = New Size / Original Size.

Front

What is the scale factor if the original length is 5 units and the new length is 10 units?

Back

2