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You can flip it over an imaginary line, or draw it then put it in front of a mirror.
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What makes shape symmetrical?
Axial reflection.
What is your reflection on Cartesian coordinate system?
The reflection of a shape is defined with respect to some specified line. None is specified. If one were specified, the reflection of an object would be the set of points such that the line was exactly half-way between each point in the original shape and its reflection.
What transformation occurs when a shape is flipped over a line?
reflection
What is the difference between a reflection and a translation in geometry?
A reflection is a mirror image of a shape whereas a translation moves an image to a different place
What shape has reflection symmetry but not rotations?
There are many. An isosceles triangle, for example.
Does a reflection change the orientation of a shape?
It will, unless the shape is symmetrical and the axis of reflection is parallel to the axis of symmetry.
What is a reflection as a math term?
A reflection is when a shape flips completely over. The coordinates of the shape will opposite as well. The reflection can change depending what you are flipping it over.
How can you use reflection to rotate a shape?
To rotate a shape using reflection, you would typically mirror the shape across a line (such as the x-axis, y-axis, or a custom line). The reflection operation then creates the rotated shape as a mirror image of the original shape.
Is it a glide-reflection rotation reflection or translation?
A glide reflection is where you reflect the shape and translate it. A glide rotation is where you rotate a shape and translate it. A glide translation doesn't exist.
What is the definition of reflection in math terms?
thank you When an image or shape finds a reflection of itself to where it is an exact copy of that image or shape.
What makes shape symmetrical?
Axial reflection.
What does reflecting a shape mean?
Reflecting a shape means creating a mirror image of the original shape by flipping it over a line called the reflection axis. This results in an image that is an exact copy of the original, but in the opposite direction. The reflection axis serves as the line of symmetry between the original shape and its reflection.
What is your reflection on Cartesian coordinate system?
The reflection of a shape is defined with respect to some specified line. None is specified. If one were specified, the reflection of an object would be the set of points such that the line was exactly half-way between each point in the original shape and its reflection.
How many have reflection and rotational symmetry?
It depends on the shape!
Why did Smithson use the spiral shape for his land art?
Reflection of Great Salt Lakes shape
What transformations produce a congruent shape?
Translation, rotation, reflection.
What transformation occurs when a shape is flipped over a line?
reflection
