Geometry Basics 2

Maths: Edexcel GCSE Higher, topic 4.17.2

Geometry Basics

Line of symmetry

Line of symmetry

  • A line of symmetry of a polygon (shape) is a line which divides the shapes into two halves which are mirror images of each other.
Order of rotation

Order of rotation

  • The order of rotational symmetry of a polygon (shape) is the number of times you can rotate it and have it look exactly the same.
  • This rectangle has an order of rotation of 2.

Test yourself on Geometry Basics 2

  • What is the order of rotation for the shape shown?

  • What is the order of rotation for the shape shown?

  • What is the order of rotation for the shape shown?

  • What is the order of rotation for the shape shown?

  • What is the order of rotation for the shape shown?

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