Rotations (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is a rotation in transformations?
What is a rotation in transformations?
A shape turning around a fixed point
How many pieces of info are needed to fully describe a rotation?
How many pieces of info are needed to fully describe a rotation?
Three
What is the centre of rotation?
What is the centre of rotation?
The fixed point the shape rotates around
How should rotation angles be given in exams?
How should rotation angles be given in exams?
In degrees
What angle is a quarter turn equivalent to?
What angle is a quarter turn equivalent to?
What does clockwise rotation mean?
What does clockwise rotation mean?
Turning the same direction as clock hands
For a rotation, must you specify direction?
For a rotation, must you specify direction?
No, the result is the same either way
What property describes rotated vs original shapes?
What property describes rotated vs original shapes?
Congruent
What changes when a shape is rotated?
What changes when a shape is rotated?
Position and orientation only
What tool is recommended for performing rotations?
What tool is recommended for performing rotations?
Tracing paper
What word must be included when describing a rotation in exams?
What word must be included when describing a rotation in exams?
Rotation
Where is the centre of rotation often located?
Where is the centre of rotation often located?
The origin