Symmetry Flashcards
What are the two types of symmetry
Line symmetry and rotational symmetry
What is line symmetry
When you can draw mirror likes across a shape and fold exactly in half
What is rotational symmetry
When you can rotate a shape into different positions that look exactly the same
What do regular polygons have
The same number of sides as lines of symmetry
The same number of sides as order or rotational symmetry.
How many lines of symmetry and rotational order in an equilateral triangle
3 lines of symmetry. Rotational order 3
How many lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry order in a right angled triangles
No lines of symmetry. Rotational symmetry order 1
How many lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry order in an isosceles triangle
1 line of symmetry. Rotational symmetry order 1
How many lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry order in a scalene triangle
No lines of symmetry and rotational Eder of 1
