Copy of Transformation - Rotation
Recall yesterday we learned the word ROTATION.
Today we will observe some characteristics of rotations. There are a few of them so we will spend the whole day discussing them.
Adjust the blue slider to rotate triangle ABC around point P.
Explore the Graphic! click stuff, move stuff, see what it all does!
Adjust the blue slider to rotate triangle ABC around point P.
In the graphic above, which point is the CENTER OF ROTATION?
In the graphic above, in which DIRECTION are we rotating? CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE?
In the graphic above, check off the box that says "Show c-> c'(read: c prime)" Turn the slider to 90˚. This creates a 90˚ angle between which points?
Which angle of rotation brings the triangle back on top of itself?