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When you can rotate a shape around it's center point and create the same shape?
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This occurs if something has rotational or radial symmetry.
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Why do you get circle shape if you rotate any shapes?
A circle is the set of all the points that have the same distance from a given point (its center). If you rotate a shape, you rotate it in such a way that you keep any point a fixed distance from the center of rotation.
What is it called when you rotate a figure around a point?
A rotation
Where is the Center Point Public Library in Center Point located?
The address of the Center Point Public Library is: 720 Main St, Center Point, 52213 0279
What is the motion around a central point?
It will be the surface area of a sphere but it depends on the distance from the center to a certain point, also known as the radius.
What is the center point of a circle?
The point from which the circle is drawn IS the center.
To turn around a center point?
To turn around a centre point is to rotate.
What is the earths center of gravity?
Its a theoretical point, if you threw it in the air spinning, it would rotate around this point.
Why does a claw hammer rotate when tossed?
Certain objects will rotate when thrown because they are rotating around a pivot point, this pivot point is the center of gravity. A baseball, tennis ball, et cetera won't rotate because it's center of gravity is at the center of the ball. A baseball bat, hammer, et cetera will rotate because it has its center of gravity at the heavier end.
How do you find the smallest angle of rotational symmetry for a figure?
If you can rotate (or turn) a figure around a center point by fewer than 360° and the figure appears unchanged, then the figure has rotation symmetry. The point around which you rotate is called the center of rotation, and the smallest angle you need to turn is called the angle of rotation. This figure has rotation symmetry of 72°, and the center of rotation is the center of the figure:
Why do you get circle shape if you rotate any shapes?
A circle is the set of all the points that have the same distance from a given point (its center). If you rotate a shape, you rotate it in such a way that you keep any point a fixed distance from the center of rotation.
How do you rotate a triangle around a point?
turn it from the middle
What is it called when you rotate a figure around a point?
A rotation
What are epicycles?
an epicycle is a system where things rotate around a fixed point.
What does a lever need to be a lever?
needs to have a fixed point that it can rotate around
What galaxy does the milkyway rotate around?
The Milky Way galaxy is in a local group of 30 or more galaxies of which M30 or Andromeda and the Milkyway are the most massive and they center to a point somewhere between each other. Each have their own satelite galaxies that rotate with the major spiral dominant galaxy
How do I find the center of an irregular area?
Suspend the area from any point in the area so that it is free to rotate about that point. Draw a vertical line from that point. Repeat from another point. The two lines will meet at the centre of mass.
What is the relationship between axis of rotation and center of gravity?
The greater the distance from the axis of rotation (i.e., pivot point) to the center of gravity of an object, the greater the torque required to rotate the object.
