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What is a rotation in math?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point called the center of rotation

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A rotation means a figure is turning around a center (fixed point). A figure turns with a fixed point (center of rotation). The figures may be turned in different directions. The figure and the rotation are the same size and shape. The distance from the center to a point on the shape stays the same. Rotations may be clockwise or counterclockwise. The concept orginates from geometry.

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