Turn

Definition of Turn

• Rotating a plane figure is called turn.
• To rotate a plane figure.

Examples of Turn

Figure-2 is obtained by rotating the Figure-1.

Solved Example on Turn

Which figure represents a turn?

Choices:

A.  Figure 1 and Figure 2

B.  Figure 2 and Figure 3

C.  Figure 1 and Figure 3

D.  None of the above

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point called the center of rotation.

Step 2: Among the figures, in Figure 1 and Figure 3, the figures are turned about a fixed point called the center of rotation.

Step 3: So, Figure 1 and Figure 3 represent rotation or turn.                 

       

Related Terms for Turn

• Rotation
• Transformation

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