Symmetry

Symmetry is an intuitive concept, but in geometry, it has a formal definition. Watch this lecture series and complete the interactive exercises.

Practice

Rotational symmetry of 2D shapes - Answers

1. The quadrilateral does not have rotational symmetry.

2. This is the completed table:

Rotation Applies to the figure?
Rotational symmetry of 90^{\circ} about the origin Yes/No
Rotational symmetry of 180^{\circ} about the origin Yes/No

3. Of the choices, the circle has rotational symmetry about its center for magnitudes of 7^{\circ}, 45^{\circ}, 90^{\circ}, 210^{\circ}, and 355^{\circ}.

4. This is the completed table:

Rotation Applies to the figure?
Rotational symmetry of 90^{\circ} about the origin Yes/No
Rotational symmetry of 180^{\circ} about the origin Yes/No