Rotational Symmetry

A shape has Rotational Symmetry as soon as it still looks the exact same after some rotation (of less than one complete turn).

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How plenty of times it matches together we go once roughly is called the Order.

Think the propeller knives (like below), it provides it easier.


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... And there is likewise Order 5, 6, 7, and ...
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... And then there is bespeak 9, 10, and so ~ above ...

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Is over there Rotational the opposite of bespeak 1 ?

Not really! If a shape only matches chin once as we go approximately (ie it matches itself after one complete rotation) there is really no the opposite at every ...

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... Due to the fact that the word "Symmetry" originates from syn- together and also metron measure, and there can"t it is in "together" if there is just one thing.

Real human being Examples

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A Dartboard has actually Rotational the opposite of bespeak 10The united state Bronze Star Medal has actually Order 5The London Eye has Order ... Oops, I lost count!


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