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Symmetry can be split into two mirror-image halves. Suppose you can fold any picture, in it half you see both sides match, it is called Symmetrical. The word “symmetry” comes from a Greek word that implies measuring together. The two objects are claimed to be symmetrical if they have an identical size and shape with one object having a different orientation from the first. You are already acquainted with the term symmetry which is a balanced and proportionate similarity found in two halves of an object, one – half is the mirror image of the other half.<\/p>\n

Line of Symmetry – Introduction<\/h2>\n

Line of symmetry means, it is the line that passes through the center of the object or any shape and it is considered as the imaginary or axis line of the object. Another name of line symmetry is “Reflection symmetry”, one half is the reflection of the other half. Reflection symmetry sometimes called line symmetry or Mirror symmetry.\u00a0 The line of symmetry can be in any direction.<\/p>\n

For example, if we cut an equilateral triangle into two equal halves, then the two triangles are formed after the intersection is the right-angled triangles. Take one more example, if we cut an orange into two equal halves, then one of the pieces is said to be in symmetry with another. Rectangle, circle, square are also considered examples of line symmetry.<\/p>\n

Line of Symmetry – Definition<\/h3>\n

Line of symmetry is defined as, a line that cuts a shape exactly in half, if you fold the shape or figure along the line, both halves would match exactly that is symmetrical halves. It is also termed as Axis of symmetry.\u00a0 The line symmetry also called a reflection symmetry or mirror symmetry because it presents two reflections of an image that can coincide.<\/p>\n

A line of symmetry may be one or more lines of symmetry. Symmetry has many types such as<\/p>\n

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  1. Infinite lines of symmetry<\/li>\n
  2. One line of symmetry<\/li>\n
  3. Two lines of symmetry<\/li>\n
  4. Multiple lines of symmetry (more than two lines is called multiple lines)<\/li>\n
  5. No line of symmetry means the figure is asymmetrical.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are many shapes that are irregular and cannot be divided into equal parts. Such shapes are termed asymmetrical shapes. Hence, in such cases, line symmetry is not applicable. Line of symmetry are two types:<\/p>\n

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    1. Vertical line of symmetry<\/li>\n
    2. Horizontal line of symmetry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Also, Read:<\/p>\n