Rotational Symmetry Flashcards
1
Q
Rotational Symmetry
A
when a figure will coincide with itself when turned less than 360 degrees around the center
2
Q
What are some examples of shapes with rotational symmetry?
A
rectangles, circles, squares, parallelogram, pentagon, hexagon, decagon (regular polygons)
3
Q
Every shape has rotational symmetry at how many degrees?
A
360 degrees
4
Q
Describe the rotations that carry a rectangle onto itself
A
180 degrees
5
Q
Describe the rotations that carry a square onto itself
A
90, 180, and 270 degrees
6
Q
Describe the rotations that carry a circle onto itself
A
it’s infinite
7
Q
Describe the rotations that carry a parallelogram onto itself
A
180 degrees
8
Q
Describe the rotations that carry a pentagon onto itself
A
72, 144, 216, and 288 degrees
