Rotations

Complete the definition:

A rotation....

• occurs when an object is moved a set distance in a given direction.

• occurs when an object is flipped across an axis (a line).

• occurs when an object is rotated around a fixed point.

• occurs when an object is projected through a point by the same distance and in the same direction.

If the arrow is rotated 180° clockwise which direction will it be pointed?

• up

• down

• left

• right

If the arrow is rotated 135° anti-clockwise which direction will it be pointing?

• West

• North East

• East

• South East

• South West

Which of the following is an example of a rotation?

• An escalator

• A wardrobe door

• An elevator

• A drawer

Which of the following images are examples of rotations?

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The point in which a figure is rotated around is called the ______ __ ________. (6,2,8)

This flag has been rotated:

• 50° clockwise

• 40° anti-clockwise

• 50° anti-clockwise

• Horizontally

• Vertcally

This drawing has been rotated around the __________ axis.

• Hoizontal

• Vertical

This sign has been rotated around the ___________ axis.

• Horizontal

• Vertical

When this flag is rotated, it will be...

• Shorty horizontally

• Shorter vertically