Transformations - AQA test questions - AQA - GCSE Maths Revision

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What is a transformation?

Changing a shape for another shape

A way of changing the size or position of a shape

Two shapes that are exactly identical to one another

2

What is the equation of the mirror line between the two shapes?

Triangle (1,6)(1,1) and (4,1) plus it's reflection through the x axis

x = -1

y = -1

y = -1x

3

What is the name of the transformation that goes from shape PQR to P'Q'R'?

Triangle (PQR) and (Q'P'R') on a set of axes

Reflection

Translation

Rotation

4

What is the name of the transformation that takes shape PQR to P'Q'R'?

Enlargement

Rotation

Translation

5

What is the name of the transformation that takes shape ABC to A'B'C'?

Triangle (PQR) and negatively enlarged triangle (P'Q'R')

Reflection

Enlargement

Translation

6

What is the scale factor of enlargement from triangle A to triangle B?

Triangle A and B of lengths 9cm and 15cm

6

\[\frac{5}{3}\]

1.5

7

What is the transformation from Q to Q'?

Enlargement of scale factor 3 from centre of enlargement (–4, –5)

Enlargement scale factor \(\frac{1}{3}\) from centre of enlargement (-4,-5)

Enlargement of scale factor 3 from centre of enlargement (-5,-4)

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What is the transformation from T to T'?

Rotation 90˚ about (0,0)

Reflection in the line y = -x

Reflection in the line y = x

9

What is meant by similarity?

Shapes that are exactly identical to one another - side lengths and angles are equal

One shape that is an enlargement of another

Two shapes that look alike

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What is meant by congruent shapes?

Shapes that are exactly identical to one another - side lengths and angles are equal.

One shape that is an enlargement of another.

Two shapes that look alike.