Transformational Geometry I Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Congruent
A
The same size or shape
2
Q
Similar Figures
A
Same shape, not necessarily the same size. Equal angles, proportional sides.
3
Q
Dialation
A
A geometrical transformation that makes a shape bigger or smaller
4
Q
Enlargement
A
The kind of dilation process in which a shape gets bigger. Multiplied by a factor GREATER than one
5
Q
Reduction
A
The kind of dilation process in which a shape gets smaller. Multiplied by a factor LESS than one
6
Q
Scale Factor
A
The number multiplied by the length of a side to get a new length
7
Q
Proportions
A
Two equal fractions / ratios.
