CAIE IGCSE Mathematics E4.5 Symmetry Question Bank

Practise recognising symmetry in geometric diagrams, using lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry to describe shapes accurately.

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E4.5.1 Line and rotational symmetry E4.5.2 Symmetry of solids

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The diagram shows a pyramid ABCDE with a square base.
M is the centre of the square base.
E is vertically above M.

(a)

Write down the number of planes of symmetry of this pyramid.

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(b)

Using two of the letters from A, B, C, D, E and M, complete the statement about the pyramid.

The axis of rotational symmetry passes through the points and

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E4.5 Symmetry question 1

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