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Reflection in Maths

A reflection flips a shape over a line called the mirror line, so that each point is the same distance from the line on the opposite side.

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Your reflection in a mirror is a real-life example of reflection in maths.

All about Reflection in Maths

A reflection flips a shape over a mirror line. Each point of the shape is the same distance from the mirror line as its image, but on the opposite side.

Reflections keep the size and shape of the original figure.

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Real-life uses of Reflection in Maths

Creating symmetrical patterns
Drawing symmetrical pictures
Understanding mirror images

Frequently asked questions about Reflection in Maths

What does a reflection do?

It flips a shape over a line.

Does a reflection change size?

No. The shape keeps its size and shape.