Transformations Introduction

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.

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What are the three main types of transformations?

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Translation (Slide), Rotation (Turn), Reflection (Flip).

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What happens to the size of a figure during a translation?

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The size of the figure remains the same.

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What is a translation?

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A translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in the same direction.

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What is a rotation?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point called the center of rotation.

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What is a reflection?

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What is dilation in geometry?

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Dilation is a transformation that changes the size of a shape but not its shape.

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What does a scale factor of 1/2 mean in dilation?

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It means the new figure will be half the size of the original figure.

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What is the effect of a 360-degree rotation on a shape?

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A 360-degree rotation returns the shape to its original position.

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What is the effect of a 180-degree rotation on a shape?

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A 180-degree rotation turns the shape upside down.

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