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

Video Examples: Example of Rotation

Example of Rotation

Solved Example on Rotation

Ques: 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.

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