Class 2 (CBSE) • MathematicsChapter 4: Shadow Story (Togalu)⭐ Topic 2
Symmetry in Shapes
A shape is symmetrical if it can be divided into two matching halves, like a butterfly or a heart shape.
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When we fold a symmetrical shape exactly in half, both sides match perfectly - this fold line is called the line of symmetry.
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Not all shapes are symmetrical - a shape is only symmetrical if there is at least one way to fold it so both halves match exactly.
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- A symmetrical shape can be divided into two matching halves.
- The fold line is called the line of symmetry.
- Not all shapes are symmetrical.
- A shape is symmetrical if folding it makes both halves match.
- Butterfly wings show symmetry.
- Flowers often show symmetry.
- A circle has many lines of symmetry.
- A square has exactly 4 lines of symmetry.
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symmetry in shapes