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SYMMETRY OF MATTER
Lesson 3 - Page 5

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  1. Look at the Geometric Solids.  Determine the overall symmetry and then try and determine the rotational symmetry.  Use a pencil and put through the hole if you are having trouble seeing the rotational symmetry.    Are they the same or different? 
Shape Overall symmetry Rotational Symmetry
a. Large Square
    Prism
b. Small Square
     Prism
c. Large Rectangular
    Prism
d. Small Rectangular
    Prism
e. Pentagonal Prism
f. Large Triangular
   Prism
g. Small Triangular
     Prism
h. Square Pyramid
i. Triangular Pyramid
j. Large Cylinder
k. Small Cylinder
l.  Cone
m.Sphere
n. Hemisphere

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