Question

sometimes, a motion appears to be a reflection when it really isnt. consider each pair of objects below. which diagram looks like a reflection across the given line of reflection but is actually done by a translation?
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Explanation:

In a reflection, the pre - image and the image are mirror images of each other across a line of reflection. A translation is a slide of a figure. Option A shows a rotation (turn) rather than a reflection or translation. Options B and C show reflections. Since we are looking for a figure that looks like a reflection but is actually a translation, there is an error in the problem setup as none of the given options are translations masquerading as reflections. However, if we assume the task is just to identify non - reflection, the answer is A as it is a rotation.

Answer:

A. The heart - shaped figure shows a rotation instead of a reflection.