answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The size of the shape changes with a similarity transformation (enlargement), whereas it does not with a congruence transformation.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is a similarity transformation different from a congruence transformation?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is this statement true or falseA dilation is a transformation that preserves similarity and congruence?

false


What is The difference between similarity and congruence?

Similarity is almost the same and Congruency is completely the same.


If two figures are congruent then they are similar?

Yes. Congruence implies similarity. Though similarity is not enough for congruence.


Is a ASA triangle similarity postulate?

Since ASA is a congruence postulate and congruence implies similarity, then the answer is : yes.


Which of the following is a congruence transformation?

Reflecting


If two shapes are congruent then are they also similar?

Yes. Congruence implies similarity. Though similarity may not be enough for congruence. Congruence means they are exactly the same size and shape.


If you have two boxes 12cmhigh12cmlong 12cmwide are they congruent or not similar?

No. Congruence implies similarity, so they are also similar. Though similarity is not enough for congruence.


Is translating congruence transformation?

yes


What is consider not to be a congruence transformation?

stretching


How the triangle similarity postulates are alike and how they differ from triangle congruence postulates?

Similarity is where triangles have equal angles at each corner. Congruence is where triangles have sides of equal length.


Difference between congruence and similarity?

Congruence is the two use same size and shape similarity is whe two look the same but not using same size and shape


Angle-angle-angle guarantees congruence between two triangles?

No it doesn't. It guarantees similarity, but not congruence.