Rotational symmetry

Key Notes :

A picture has rotational symmetry if it looks exactly the same after being rotated 1/2 turn or less.

Learn with an example

🔔 Does this picture have rotational symmetry?

  • yes
  • no

Imagine rotating this picture 1/5 turn.

It will look exactly the same. This picture has rotational symmetry.

🔔 Does this picture have rotational symmetry?

  • yes
  • no

If you rotate this picture 1/2 turn or less, it will not look exactly the same.

This picture does not have rotational symmetry.

🔔 Does this picture have rotational symmetry?

  • yes
  • no

If you rotate this picture 1/2 turn or less, it will not look exactly the same.

This picture does not have rotational symmetry.

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