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अभ्यासक्रम

Construction of Symmetric Points and Lines

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Topics

Estimated time: 14 minutes
  • Introduction
  • Definition: Symmetric Point
  • Locating a Symmetric Point
  • Constructing a Line of Symmetry
  • Letters and Their Symmetry
  • Key Points Summary
CISCE: Class 6

Introduction

A symmetric point helps us understand reflection, balance, and geometric patterns in shapes, letters, and daily life.

This concept is key for solving geometry problems involving reflection, construction, and transformations. Recognizing symmetric points lets us accurately describe mirror images and is foundational for further geometry topics.

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Definition: Symmetric Point

A symmetric point is a matching point on the opposite side of a line such that both points are equally far from the line, and the line acts as a perfect mirror between them.

  • The mirror line divides a figure into two equal halves that are mirror images of each other.

Example:

When folded along AB, points P and Q coincide — showing that Q is the symmetric point of P about AB.

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Locating a Symmetric Point

Find: Symmetric point Q.

Steps:

  1. Draw PO ⟂ AB, meeting AB at O.

  2. With radius OP, mark Q on the opposite side so that OQ = OP.

  3. Result: Q is the symmetric point of P; AB is the line of symmetry.

Check:
Fold the paper along AB — points P and Q will coincide.

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Constructing a Line of Symmetry

Find: Required line of symmetry.

Steps:

  1. Given: Points P and Q.

  2. Join P and Q

  3. Draw the Perpendicular Bisector of PQ.

  4. Result: Line AB is the required line of symmetry.
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Letters and Their Symmetry

Letters with One Line of Symmetry:

Letters with Two Lines of Symmetry:


Letters with No Line of Symmetry

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Key Points Summary

  • A symmetric point lies at the same perpendicular distance from the mirror line, on the opposite side.

  • The mirror line is the perpendicular bisector of the segment joining original and symmetric points.

  • Figures can have zero, one, two, or infinite lines of symmetry (like a circle).

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