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A rotation
is a transformation that
turns a figure about a fixed point called the center of rotation. An object and its
rotation are the
same shape and size, but the figures
may be turned in different directions.
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When you are riding
on a Ferris Wheel,
you are experiencing a rotation. |
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Amusement park
swings allow you
to experience a rotation. |
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Rotations can be
seen in nature. The leaf on this plant illustrates
the concept of a rotation. The center of rotation
is the point where the leaf is attached to the stem. |
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Rotations can be
seen in planetary movement. |
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The concept of rotations
can be seen in wallpaper designs and art work. |
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In mathematics, the rotation of an object is
called its image. If the
original object was labeled with letters, such as polygon ABCDE, the image
may be labeled with the same letters followed by a prime symbol,
A'B'C'D'E'. Rotations can occur in either a clockwise
or counterclockwise direction.
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Clockwise
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Counterclockwise
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This rotation
is  counterclockwise. |
Remember:
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Rotations
are TURNS!!! |
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