Visual guide to the lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry orders for common geometric shapes like squares, rectangles, and hexagons.
Diagram showing symmetry lines and rotational symmetry orders for eight geometric shapes including square, rectangle, and hexagon.
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Step-by-step solution for: Lines of Symmetry | Rotational Symmetry | Maths Made Easy
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Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying the rotational symmetry of various geometric shapes. Rotational symmetry is defined as the property of a shape that allows it to look identical after being rotated by a certain angle around its center. The order of rotational symmetry is the number of times the shape looks the same during a full rotation (360°).
Solution Explanation:
#### 1. Square
- Shape: A square has all sides equal and all angles equal to 90°.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- When rotated by 90°, the square looks the same.
- It will look the same at 180°, 270°, and 360° rotations.
- Total: 4 positions where the square looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 4
#### 2. Rectangle
- Shape: A rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles equal to 90°.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- When rotated by 180°, the rectangle looks the same.
- It will also look the same at 360° rotation.
- Total: 2 positions where the rectangle looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 2
#### 3. Rhombus
- Shape: A rhombus has all sides equal but angles may differ.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- When rotated by 180°, the rhombus looks the same.
- It will also look the same at 360° rotation.
- Total: 2 positions where the rhombus looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 2
#### 4. Kite
- Shape: A kite has two pairs of adjacent sides equal.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- The kite does not look the same after any rotation other than 360°.
- Total: 1 position where the kite looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 1
#### 5. Parallelogram
- Shape: A parallelogram has opposite sides equal and parallel.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- When rotated by 180°, the parallelogram looks the same.
- It will also look the same at 360° rotation.
- Total: 2 positions where the parallelogram looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 2
#### 6. Equilateral Triangle
- Shape: An equilateral triangle has all sides equal and all angles equal to 60°.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- When rotated by 120°, the triangle looks the same.
- It will also look the same at 240° and 360° rotations.
- Total: 3 positions where the triangle looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 3
#### 7. Isosceles Trapezium
- Shape: An isosceles trapezium has one pair of parallel sides and the non-parallel sides are equal.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- The isosceles trapezium does not look the same after any rotation other than 360°.
- Total: 1 position where the trapezium looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 1
#### 8. Hexagon
- Shape: A regular hexagon has all sides equal and all angles equal.
- Rotational Symmetry:
- When rotated by 60°, the hexagon looks the same.
- It will also look the same at 120°, 180°, 240°, 300°, and 360° rotations.
- Total: 6 positions where the hexagon looks identical.
- Order of Rotational Symmetry: 6
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{Square} & \text{Order 4} \\
\text{Rectangle} & \text{Order 2} \\
\text{Rhombus} & \text{Order 2} \\
\text{Kite} & \text{Order 1} \\
\text{Parallelogram} & \text{Order 2} \\
\text{Equilateral Triangle} & \text{Order 3} \\
\text{Isosceles Trapezium} & \text{Order 1} \\
\text{Hexagon} & \text{Order 6} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of line and rotational symmetry worksheet.