Mastering Transformations: Rotation

Mathematics
Grade 8
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet covering Transformations: Rotation for Grade 8 students.

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Mastering Transformations: Rotation

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
What is the degree measure of a full rotation?
[1 mark]
2.
If a triangle is rotated 90° clockwise about point O, what is the new position of vertex A if its original coordinates are (2, 3)?
[2 marks]
3.
Describe the effect of rotating a figure 180° about a point.
[2 marks]
4.
What is the rule for rotating a point (x, y) 90° clockwise about the origin?
[1 mark]
5.
A rectangle has vertices at (1, 2), (4, 2), (4, 5), and (1, 5). If it is rotated 180° about the origin, what are the new coordinates of vertex (4, 5)?
[2 marks]
6.
Explain why rotating a figure 360° results in the same figure.
[2 marks]
7.
Given a point (x, y), find the coordinates after a 270° clockwise rotation about the origin.
[2 marks]
8.
A square with vertices at (1, 1), (1, 4), (4, 4), and (4, 1) is rotated 90° clockwise about the origin. What are the new coordinates of vertex (4, 4)?
[2 marks]
9.
A figure is rotated 45° about point P(2, 3). Describe the steps to perform this rotation.
[2 marks]
10.
A real-world object, such as a sign, is rotated 90° clockwise. How does this transformation affect its orientation?
[3 marks]
11.
In a design project, a logo is rotated 180° to create a mirror effect. Explain the importance of understanding rotation in design.
[3 marks]

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