Question

(02.02)A rotation is shown in the drawing:

A green dart-shaped figure is shown, labeled Figure X. A curved dotted line shows the rotation around to the left to create a blue dart-shaped figure labeled Figure X prime. The new image is directly to the right of the original.

Which statement best describes the rotation?

A. Clockwise 90-degree rotation
B. Clockwise 270-degree rotation
C. Counterclockwise 90-degree rotation
D .Counterclockwise 270-degree rotation

Answer 1

B. Clockwise 270-degree rotation

Answer 2

B) Clockwise 270-degree rotation

Explanation:

Clockwise motion is in the same direction as a clock's hands: from the top to the right, then down and then to the left, and back up to the top. The opposite motion is counterclockwise.

From inspection of the diagram, we can see that the curved dotted line (which shows the direction of motion) is suggesting a clockwise motion.