GCSE Maths Practice: transformations

Question 8 of 10

Understand which transformation moves a shape without changing its size or shape.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Which transformation moves a shape without changing its size or shape?}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Ensure all points move the same distance and direction.

Translation shifts a shape by a given distance in a specified direction. All points move the same distance, and the shape retains size, angles, and orientation. This transformation is key in coordinate geometry, tessellations, and mapping shapes. Practice translating shapes on grids using vectors or coordinates. Understanding translation helps in composing transformations and visualizing movements in the plane.