Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when one side of an object is a mirror image of the other side.

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What does it mean if an object is symmetrical?

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It means that the object looks the same on both sides when divided by a line.

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What does it mean if an object is not symmetrical?

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It means that the object does not look the same on both sides when divided by a line.

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Can you give an example of a symmetrical shape?

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A butterfly is an example of a symmetrical shape.

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Can you give an example of a shape that is not symmetrical?

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A lopsided star is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has four lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when an object looks the same after being rotated around a center point.

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Can you give an example of an object with rotational symmetry?

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A wheel is an example of an object with rotational symmetry.