Transformations (Junior Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is a transformation in geometry?
What is a transformation in geometry?
A way to change position, size, or shape
How many main types of transformations are there?
How many main types of transformations are there?
Four
What is axial symmetry also known as?
What is axial symmetry also known as?
Reflection
What is the line you flip a shape over called in axial symmetry?
What is the line you flip a shape over called in axial symmetry?
Axis of symmetry
In axial symmetry in the -axis, what happens to the shape?
In axial symmetry in the -axis, what happens to the shape?
It ends up upside down on the other side
In axial symmetry in the -axis, what happens to the shape?
In axial symmetry in the -axis, what happens to the shape?
It moves to the opposite side, stays right side up
What is central symmetry?
What is central symmetry?
A shape flipped over a point
How many degrees is a shape rotated in central symmetry?
How many degrees is a shape rotated in central symmetry?
180 degrees
What is translation?
What is translation?
Moving a shape without rotating or flipping
What are the common rotation angles mentioned?
What are the common rotation angles mentioned?
90°, 180°, and 270°
How do you recognise a translation?
How do you recognise a translation?
Shape moved to another spot without flipping
How do you recognise a reflection (axial symmetry)?
How do you recognise a reflection (axial symmetry)?
Shape flipped over a line