G-6.1 FLASHCARD Similarity

Front

What does it mean for angles in similar figures?

Back

All angles in similar figures are congruent.

Front

Are quadrilaterals with different side lengths similar?

Back

No, quadrilaterals with different side lengths are not similar.

Front

Which side length corresponds with EF in similar figures?

Back

LM corresponds with EF.

Front

If a triangle has a side length of 4 ft and is similar to another triangle, what is the corresponding side length if the ratio is 1:2?

Back

The corresponding side length is 2 ft.

Front

Which figure is similar to the given figure?

Back

Figure D is similar.

Front

What is the definition of similar figures?

Back

Similar figures have the same shape but may have different sizes; their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

Back

The lengths of their corresponding sides are in proportion.

Front

What is the relationship between the angles of similar triangles?

Back

The angles of similar triangles are congruent.

Front

If triangle ABC is similar to triangle DEF, and the length of AB is 6 cm, what is the length of DE if the ratio of similarity is 2:1?

Back

The length of DE is 3 cm.

Front

What is a scale factor in the context of similar figures?

Back

The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.