{"id":5546,"date":"2013-02-27T16:23:23","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T16:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/SchoolTutoring.com\/help\/?p=5546"},"modified":"2014-12-02T08:27:04","modified_gmt":"2014-12-02T08:27:04","slug":"schooltutoring-academy-reviews-geometric-symmetry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schooltutoring.com\/help\/schooltutoring-academy-reviews-geometric-symmetry\/","title":{"rendered":"SchoolTutoring Academy Reviews: Geometric Symmetry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview:\u00a0 What is Symmetry?<\/strong>
\nSymmetry in mathematics, especially in geometry, has a formal meaning that can be demonstrated by relationships between parts of a design.\u00a0 For example, a figure is symmetrical along an axis of reflection if both halves of the figure are exactly the same. \u00a0In fact, if the edge of a mirror is placed along an axis of reflection, so that only half the figure is visible, it will look exactly the same as the whole figure did.<\/p>\n

Lines and Planes of Symmetry<\/strong>
\nWhile some polygons have only one axis of symmetry, others, such as equilateral triangles, have three.\u00a0 Two-dimensional figures have lines of symmetry, but three dimensional symmetrical objects have planes of symmetry. Circles and spheres have many.\u00a0 Lines of symmetry are useful because exact duplicates of figures can be constructed using them.<\/p>\n

Rotational \u00a0and Helical Symmetry<\/strong>
\nRotational symmetry is a special property that allows figures to be turned around a central point, called the “center of rotation.”\u00a0 Helical symmetry is a special type of symmetry that accounts for the movement of springs, Slinky toys, and drill bits.\u00a0 Windmills are also common objects that show rotational symmetry as the points spin.<\/p>\n

Symmetry in Nature<\/strong>
\nSnowflakes are among many objects in nature that are symmetrical, even though no two snowflakes are alike.\u00a0 Butterflies, bipedal animals, and even insects are bilaterally symmetrical.\u00a0 If a line of reflection is drawn, both halves will be roughly the same.\u00a0 Flower petals are symmetrical around the flower center.\u00a0 Starfish and sea anemones are among the many sea creatures that are symmetrical.<\/p>\n

Symmetry and the Concept of Beauty<\/strong>
\nIn addition, many of the most beautiful objects are symmetrical.\u00a0 The Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and it is often used as an example of symmetry.\u00a0 Classical designs in pottery are symmetrical, and so are patterns in tiles and mosaics.\u00a0 Every culture uses symmetry in art forms, from Celtic knots to African friezes.<\/p>\n

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