Question

the k or the multiplier of a dilation
called

Answer 1

The \( k \) or the multiplier of a dilation is referred to as the **scale factor**. In geometry, a dilation is a transformation that alters the size of a figure while maintaining its shape. The scale factor indicates how much larger or smaller the dilated figure will be compared to the original figure. If \( k > 1 \), the figure enlarges; if \( 0 < k < 1 \), the figure shrinks.