Reflectional symmetry in the y-axis

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Function Graphs.

Definition

A property where the left side of the y-axis is a perfect mirror image of the right side.

Exam Context

Reflectional symmetry in the y-axis appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Function Graphs and Trigonometric Graphs.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Function Graphs Trigonometric Graphs

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Trigonometric Graphs

Function Graphs • Trigonometric Graphs

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Related Key Terms

Amplitude Asymptote Periodicity Rotational symmetry of order 2 about the origin

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