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Types of
Symmetry
Canar, Jenielyn L.
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everyone!
 Introduction
In Mathematics, symmetry means that one
shape is identical to the other shape when
it is moved, rotated, or flipped. If an object
does not have symmetry, we say that the
object is asymmetrical. The concept of
symmetry is commonly found in
geometry.
Glide
Symmetry
The combination of both translation and
reflection transformations is defined as the
glide reflection. A glide reflection is
commutative in nature. If we change the
combination’s order, it will not alter the output
of the glide reflection.
Glide symmetry can be observed in nature among
certain fossils of the Ediacara biota; the machaeridians;
and certain palaeoscolecid worms. It can also be seen in
many extant groups of sea pens. Glide reflection is
common in Conway's Game of Life when producing
Gun (cellular automaton).
Example of Glide Symmetry
A typical example of glide reflection in
everyday life would be the track of
footprints of a person. For any symmetry
group containing some glide reflection
symmetry, the translation vector of any
glide reflection is one half of an element of
the translation group.
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 Point Symmetry
Point Symmetry is when every part has a matching part: the same distance from the central point. but in the opposite direction. If an object looks the same when you turn it upside down, then it is

said to have point symmetry. The shape and the matching parts must be in opposite directions.
Example of Point Symmetry
If you walk up to a mirror and touch the
mirror with your finger, you would have
made an example of point symmetry. Right
where your finger touches the mirror is the
point. It's as if you're connected to your
image.
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