GCSE Maths Practice: transformations

Question 9 of 10

Identify which properties are preserved under reflection.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{Which properties are preserved when a shape is reflected?}\end{array} \)

Select all correct options:

\( \text{Size} \) \( \text{Shape} \) \( \text{Angles} \) \( \text{Orientation} \)

Remember: orientation changes, but size, shape, and angles stay the same.

During a reflection, a shape is flipped across a line, producing a mirror image. The shape’s size, angles, and overall shape remain unchanged. However, the orientation is reversed. Understanding preserved properties is essential for symmetry problems, coordinate transformations, and geometric proofs. Practice reflecting different shapes and verifying which properties remain constant and which change. Observing patterns and symmetry in figures improves problem-solving skills in geometry.