Symmetry in Geometric Shapes

The video tutorial explores the concepts of line and rotational symmetry in various geometric shapes, including triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, ovals, and hexagons. It explains how symmetry is identified and measured in these shapes, providing examples and visual aids to enhance understanding. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with additional content on the website.

What is the main characteristic of line symmetry?

• A shape has equal sides.

• A shape can be folded along a line to match both sides.

• A shape can be rotated to match its original position.

• A shape has equal angles.

How many line symmetries does an equilateral triangle have?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

How is rotational symmetry defined?

• A shape has equal angles.

• A shape can be rotated less than a full circle to match its original position.

• A shape has equal sides.

• A shape can be folded along a line to match both sides.

Which of the following shapes has no rotational symmetry?

• Rectangle

• Square

• Scalene triangle

• Equilateral triangle

How many rotational symmetries does a square have?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What is the number of line symmetries in a rectangle?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

Which shape has both line and rotational symmetries equal to two?

• Rectangle

• Rhombus

• Trapezoid

• Parallelogram

Which shape has infinite line symmetries?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

How many rotational symmetries does a regular hexagon have?

• Six

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the number of line symmetries in an ellipse?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four