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Is this statement true or falseA dilation with a scale factor of -1 is equivalent to a 180° rotation with the same center?
true
What else can I help you with?
Every dilation has a?
Center and Scale Factor....
What are the coordinates for an image on a dilation with a center at the origin?
it is nothing
A photographer knows that the center of a camera lens acts as a center of dilation, where the image of an object forms behind the lens.Is the scale factor for this dilation negative or positive?
Negative
How do you graph a dilation?
To graph a dilation, first identify the center of dilation and the scale factor. For each point of the original figure, measure the distance from that point to the center of dilation, then multiply that distance by the scale factor to find the new distance from the center. Plot the new points at these distances, and connect them to form the dilated figure. Ensure that the orientation remains the same and that the shape is proportional to the original.
Why does a dilation transform a figure?
A dilation transforms a figure by scaling it proportionally from a fixed center point, known as the center of dilation. This process changes the size of the figure while maintaining its shape and the relative positions of its points. Each point in the original figure moves away from or toward the center of dilation based on a specified scale factor, resulting in a larger or smaller version of the original figure. Thus, dilation preserves the geometric properties, such as angles and ratios of distances.
What are the invariant points of a dilation?
Invariant points of a dilation are the points that remain unchanged under the transformation. In a dilation centered at a point ( C ) with a scale factor ( k ), the invariant point is typically the center ( C ) itself. This means that when a point is dilated with respect to ( C ), it either moves closer to or further away from ( C ), but ( C ) does not move. Therefore, the only invariant point in a dilation is the center of dilation.
Does dilation change the shape?
Geometric dilation (size change, typically expansion) does not change the shape of a figure, or its center location, only the size.
What is the outward from the center of rotation?
I think you mean the centrifugal force. That force points outwards from the center of rotation.
How do you solve dilation?
To solve a dilation problem, you first need to identify the center of dilation and the scale factor. The scale factor indicates how much larger or smaller the figure will be compared to the original. For each point on the original figure, you calculate the new coordinates by multiplying the distances from the center of dilation by the scale factor. Finally, plot the new points to create the dilated figure.
Will the center of dilation affect your answer in a math problem?
It depends on the nature of the problem. If, for example, the problem is to calculate 2+3, then the centre of dilation will have no effect whatsoever!
What are the two key characteristics of a dilation?
The two key characteristics of a dilation are the center of dilation and the scale factor. The center of dilation is a fixed point in the plane from which all other points are expanded or contracted. The scale factor determines how much the figure is enlarged or reduced; a scale factor greater than one enlarges the figure, while a scale factor between zero and one reduces it. Dilation preserves the shape of the figure but changes its size.
Does a tornado have a center?
Yes. A tornado has a center of rotation.
