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Understanding Similarity and Scale Factors in Geometry

This text helps clarify the concept of similarity in geometric figures through a series of questions based on scale factors. Each question presents two lengths and offers multiple choices to determine if the figures are similar. The scale factors provided range from 0.5 to 2, alongside the designation of "Not Similar." Engaging with this material allows learners to strengthen their understanding of proportional relationships and similarity criteria in geometry.

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Understanding Similarity and Scale Factors in Geometry

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  1. Similarity

  2. Question 1: 1. 5 meters 1 meter A: Similar, scale factor of 0.5 B: Similar, scale factor of 1 C: Similar, scale factor of 1.5 D: Similar, scale factor of 2 E: Not Similar 0.3 m 0.45 m

  3. Question 2: 0.3 m 1. 5 meters 1 meter A: Similar, scale factor of 0.5 B: Similar, scale factor of 1 C: Similar, scale factor of 1.5 D: Similar, scale factor of 2 E: Not Similar 0.45 m

  4. Question 3: 4 ft A: Similar, scale factor of 0.3 B: Similar, scale factor of 0.7 C: Similar, scale factor of 1.4 D: Similar, scale factor of 2.8 E: Not Similar 2 ft 2.8 ft 1.4 ft

  5. Question 4: 0.5 cm 1 cm A: Similar, scale factor of 0.5 B: Similar, scale factor of 0.75 C: Similar, scale factor of 1.25 D: Similar, scale factor of 3 E: Not Similar 8 cm 6 cm

  6. Question 5: 7 cm 4 cm A: Similar, scale factor of 0.5 B: Similar, scale factor of 0.75 C: Similar, scale factor of 1.75 D: Similar, scale factor of 3 E: Not Similar 4 cm 7 cm

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