Rotations Flashcards

A type of transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point.

The fixed point around which a shape is rotated.

The degree measure of how far a shape is rotated (e.g., 90°, 180°, 270°).

The direction in which a shape is rotated, either clockwise or anticlockwise.

A rotation of 90° in the direction of a clock's hands.

A rotation of 90° in the opposite direction to a clock's hands.

A rotation that turns a shape upside down, equivalent to half a full turn.

A point that does not move during a rotation (e.g., the centre of rotation).

To fully describe a rotation, you need the centre of rotation, the angle of rotation, and the direction of rotation.

A rotation preserves the size and shape of the object, making it congruent to the original.