Symmetry (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Definition of line of symmetry

Mirror line dividing shape into two identical halves

What happens when folding along line of symmetry

Both parts match up perfectly

Definition of rotational symmetry

Shape looks identical after rotation around centre point

Order of rotational symmetry meaning

How many times shape looks identical in 360°360° turn

Angles for order 2 rotational symmetry

180°180° and 360°360°

Angles for order 3 rotational symmetry

120°120°, 240°240°, and 360°360°

Angles for order 4 rotational symmetry

90°90°, 180°180°, 270°270°, and 360°360°

Tracing paper in GCSE Maths exam

Allowed to check symmetry

Lines to check systematically for line symmetry

Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal

No rotational symmetry means

Shape only looks same in original position

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