How do you say the transformations of a circle?

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Start date Sep 28, 2014
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Circle Transformations

In summary, the transformations of a circle are known as "circle transformations" or "transformations of a circular shape." There are three main types of transformations for a circle: translation, rotation, and reflection. A circle transformation is defined as any change or movement made to a circular shape, such as moving it to a different location, rotating it, or flipping it. To perform a translation, the entire circle is moved along a straight path without changing its size or shape. A rotation involves rotating the circle around a fixed point, while a reflection involves flipping the circle over a line of symmetry. Both transformations result in the same shape, but with potentially different orientations.

Sep 28, 2014

jaimearden

For example in the equation y2+x2=100, what are the transformations? what does the 100 do?

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Sep 28, 2014

mathman

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"transformations" is too vague. The radius = √100 = 10.

I presume in the orignal statement "2" is an exponent.

Related to How do you say the transformations of a circle?

1. How do you say the transformations of a circle?

The transformations of a circle are typically referred to as "circle transformations" or "transformations of a circular shape."

2. What are the different types of transformations of a circle?

There are three main types of transformations of a circle: translation, rotation, and reflection.

3. What is the definition of a circle transformation?

A circle transformation is any change or movement made to a circular shape, such as moving it to a different location, rotating it, or flipping it.

4. How do you perform a translation on a circle?

To perform a translation on a circle, you need to move the entire circle along a straight path without changing its size or shape. This can be done by adding or subtracting the same amount from the x and y coordinates of each point on the circle.

5. What is the difference between a rotation and a reflection of a circle?

A rotation of a circle involves rotating the entire circle around a fixed point, while a reflection of a circle involves flipping the circle over a line of symmetry. Both transformations result in the same shape, but the orientation may be different.