The rotation function mapping for a 90-degree clockwise rotation about the origin can be expressed mathematically. When a point \((x, y)\) is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, its new coordinates become \((y, -x)\).
Now let's analyze the options given:
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A 270 degrees counterclockwise rotation - This transformation is equivalent to a 90-degree clockwise rotation because rotating a point 270 degrees counterclockwise is the same as rotating it 90 degrees clockwise (since 360 - 90 = 270). Thus, this option is correct.
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A reflection over the line \(y = x\) - This transformation changes point \((x, y)\) to \((y, x)\), which is not equivalent to a 90-degree clockwise rotation.
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A translation - Translations shift points but do not rotate them, so this option is incorrect.
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A dilation with a scale factor of \(\frac{1}{4}\) - Dilation changes the size of a shape but does not rotate it; therefore, this option is incorrect.
Based on this analysis, the answer is: A 270 degrees counterclockwise rotation.