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Axis Of Symmetry

Definition Of Axis Of Symmetry

Axis of Symmetry is a line that divides the figure into two symmetrical parts in such a way that the figure on one side is the mirror image of the figure on the other side.

More About Axis of Symmetry

Axis of symmetry is also called as line of symmetry.

Examples of Axis of Symmetry

example of  Axis of Symmetry

 A vertical line divides the above figure into two congruent parts, which are the mirror ../image_mds of each other. That line is called as the axis of symmetry.

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Solved Example on Axis of Symmetry

Ques: How many axes of symmetry can be drawn for the given figure?

example of  Axis of Symmetry

Choices:

A. 6
B. 8
C. 4
D. 2
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: Axis of Symmetry is a line that divides the figure into two symmetrical parts in such a way that the figure on one side is the mirror ../image_md of the figure on the other side.
Step 2: There can be drawn four such lines that would divide the figure into two symmetrical parts, as shown. 

example of  Axis of Symmetry
Step 3: So, 4 axes of symmetry can be drawn for the figure shown.