Rotation Transformations

Rotation by 60 Degrees

  • Point P is rotated about the origin (0, 0) by 60 degrees.
  • A positive rotation of 60 degrees implies a counterclockwise rotation.
  • 60 degrees is one third of 180 degrees.
  • Point C is the image of P after a 60-degree rotation, maintaining the same distance from the origin.
  • Point D represents a rotation greater than 60 degrees.

Rotation by Negative 90 Degrees

  • Point P is rotated by -90 degrees; the center of rotation is indicated.
  • A negative rotation of -90 degrees implies a clockwise rotation.
  • 90 degrees forms a right angle.
  • Point A represents the image of P after a -90 degree rotation in the clockwise direction.