Question

1. the principle that figures with the same shape but different sizes are called:

a. equivalent
b. parallel
c. similar
d. congruent

Explanation:

• Equivalent: Usually refers to having the same value or amount in a non - geometric context (e.g., equivalent fractions in arithmetic).
• Parallel: Refers to lines that never meet and are always the same distance apart. It has no relation to shape and size similarity.
• Similar: In geometry, similar figures have the same shape but can have different sizes. The ratios of their corresponding side lengths are equal.
• Congruent: Congruent figures have both the same shape and the same size.

Answer:

C. Similar