What is a Rotation?

What is a Rotation?

Note:

Ever turned a door handle? You were performing a rotation! In math, rotations are just the same! Check out this tutorial to learn about rotations.

Keywords:

  • definition
  • rotation
  • turn
  • rotate
  • transformation

Background Tutorials

  • Transformation Definitions

      • What is a Transformation?What is a Transformation?

      What is a Transformation?

      Transformations can be really fun! They allow you to change or move a figure. In this tutorial, learn about all the different kinds of transformations!

  • Ordered Pairs and The Coordinate Plane

      • What is the Origin?What is the Origin?

      What is the Origin?

      The coordinate plane has two axes: the horizontal and vertical axes. These two axes intersect one another at a point called the origin. Learn about the ordered pair that indicates the origin and its location in the coordinate plane by watching this tutorial!

Further Exploration

  • Rotating Figures

      • How Do You Rotate a Figure 90 Degrees Around the Origin?How Do You Rotate a Figure 90 Degrees Around the Origin?

      How Do You Rotate a Figure 90 Degrees Around the Origin?

      Rotating a figure about the origin can be a little tricky, but this tutorial can help! This tutorial shows you how to rotate coordinates from the original figure about the origin. Then, simply connect the points to create the new figure. See this process in action by watching this tutorial!