Google Classroom
GeoGebraGeoGebra Classroom

Investigating Dilation and Similarity

Dilations

In the applet below, triangle A1A2A3 is fixed. Move the slider, n, and observe the behavior of triangle B1B2B3. Then answer the questions that follow. Note that , , and . Similarly, , , and .

Corresponding Sides

Which side of triangle B1B2B3 corresponds to side a3 of triangle A1A2A3?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
Check my answer (3)

Corresponding Sides

Which side of triangle B1B2B3 corresponds to side a2 of triangle A1A2A3?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
Check my answer (3)

Which side of triangle B1B2B3 corresponds to side a1 of triangle A1A2A3?

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
Check my answer (3)

Ratios of corresponding sides.

Describe the ratios of the corresponding sides, (sides of ) as you move the slider, n.

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
Check my answer (3)