An image has Translational Symmetry if it can be divided by straight lines into a sequence of identical figures. Translational symmetry results from moving a figure a certain distance in a certain direction also called translating (moving) by a vector (length and direction).
Think of using a stamp and moving across the top of a wall along the ceiling. Now stamp every 6 inches. This is translational symmetry.
This sentence has translational symmetry.
This sentence has translational symmetry.
This sentence has translational symmetry.
Are there combinations of other symmetries that look like a translation?
After you are done, close the sketch without saving your changes!
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