Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos, updates, and tips.


Reflection Symmetry

If we place a mirror on the line of symmetry we can see the complete image. So, we find that the mirror image or reflection of the image in the mirror and the given figure are exactly symmetrical.

Reflection Symmetry
Reflection Symmetry

 This type of symmetry is called reflection symmetry.

The mirror line is the line of symmetry between the two figures. The mirror image of an object is the same but it appears in the opposite direction.

Mirror Line of Symmetry

We note that the shapes in the above pictures are same but the other way round.


Questions and Answers on Reflection Symmetry:

1. Circle the mirror image of the figure on the left of the dotted line.

Mirror Image - Symmetry

Answer:


2. Assume the dotted line to be the mirror. draw what would be seen in the mirror if the image in front is given.

(i) 

Mirror Image

(ii) 

Symmetry Mirror Image

Answer:

(i)

Reflection Symmetry Math

(ii)

Reflection Symmetry Images



3. Complete the given images by drawing the symmetrical half on the other side.

Symmetrical Half


Answer:

Symmetrical Half Images

4. What will be the mirror image for the given?

Reflection Symmetry Mirror Images

Answer:

Reflection Symmetry Images

Note: Reflection symmetry is also known as mirror symmetry or line symmetry.

 Related Concepts

● Lines of Symmetry

● Point Symmetry

● Rotational Symmetry

● Order of Rotational Symmetry

● Types of Symmetry

● Reflection

● Reflection of a Point in x-axis

● Reflection of a Point in y-axis

● Reflection of a point in origin

● Rotation

● 90 Degree Clockwise Rotation

● 90 Degree Anticlockwise Rotation




7th Grade Math Problems

8th Grade Math Practice

From Reflection to HOME PAGE




Didn't find what you were looking for? Or want to know more information about Math Only Math. Use this Google Search to find what you need.



New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. Ask a Question or Answer a Question.




Share this page: What’s this?

Recent Articles

  1. How to Find the Average? | What Does Average Mean? | Definition

    May 15, 25 06:05 PM

    Average 2
    Average means a number which is between the largest and the smallest number. Average can be calculated only for similar quantities and not for dissimilar quantities.

    Read More

  2. Worksheet on Rounding Off Number | Rounding off Number | Nearest 10

    May 15, 25 05:12 PM

    In worksheet on rounding off number we will solve 10 different types of problems. 1. Round off to nearest 10 each of the following numbers: (a) 14 (b) 57 (c) 61 (d) 819 (e) 7729 2. Round off to

    Read More

  3. Worksheet on Rounding Decimals | Questions Related to Round a Decimal

    May 15, 25 11:52 AM

    Worksheet on Rounding Decimals
    The worksheet on rounding decimals would be really good for the students to practice huge number of questions related to round a decimal. This worksheet include questions related

    Read More

  4. Rounding Decimals | How to Round a Decimal? | Rounding off Decimal

    May 14, 25 03:01 PM

    Rounding decimals are frequently used in our daily life mainly for calculating the cost of the items. In mathematics rounding off decimal is a technique used to estimate or to find the approximate

    Read More

  5. Rounding Off to the Nearest Whole Number | Nearest 10, 100, and 1000

    May 13, 25 03:43 PM

    Nearest Ten
    Here we will learn how to rounding off to the nearest whole number?

    Read More