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Symmetry and transformations

Dynamic tasks about lines of symmetry, reflection, central symmetry, rotation and translation. The test develops the ability to recognise and apply geometric transformations.

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Symmetry and transformations
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Sample questions

  1. How many lines of symmetry does the shown shape have?
  2. Which transformation is shown?
  3. Point A is reflected in the vertical line x = 5. What are the coordinates of the reflected point?
  4. Point A(___; ___) is reflected in the centre O(5; 5). What are the coordinates of the new point?
  5. Which direction will the arrow point after a ___° clockwise rotation?___

Symmetry and geometric transformations

A shape has line symmetry if it can be folded along a line so that both parts coincide. When a point is reflected across a line of symmetry, its perpendicular distance from the line remains equal on both sides.

Types of transformation

  • A reflection flips a shape across a mirror line.
  • A translation moves every point in the same direction and by the same distance.
  • A rotation turns a shape around a centre through a stated angle.
  • Central symmetry is equivalent to a 180° rotation.

These transformations preserve side lengths, angles and area. Only position or orientation changes. In coordinate tasks, verify the movement of every vertex separately.

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