Rotation
Definition of Rotation

• A Rotation is a Transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point.

More about Rotation

• Rotation is also called as turn.

• The fixed point around which a figure is rotated is called as centre of rotation.

Example of Rotation

• Figure B is a Rotation of 180° of Figure A.

Solved Example on Rotation

Identify the figures that represent a rotation.

Choices:
A. Figure 1 and Figure 2
B. Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3
C. Figure 3 and Figure 2
D. Figure 1 and Figure 3
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: A Rotation is a Transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point called the Center of rotation.
Step 2: Here, in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the figures are turned about a fixed point called the Center of rotation.
Step 3: So, Figure 1 and Figure 2 represent rotation.

Related Terms for Rotation

• Centre of Rotation
• Point
• Transformation
• Turn

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