Symmetry

CHAPTER 4

SYMMETRY

Learning Objectives

* To identify symmetrical objects in our surroundings.

* To understand the types of symmetry.

Introduction

Looking at our surroundings, we see that most of the objects appear with certain beauty. Do you know why these objects look beautiful? The balanced harmony at a perfect ratio makes these objects look beautiful. This kind of organized pattern is called symmetry. Symmetry plays a vital role in many fields of work like making toys, drawings, kolams, household goods, manufacturing vehicles, construction of buildings etc.,

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