The movement of the pinwheel toy is an example of Option #2: rotations. The wings of the pinwheel rotate around the central wooden rod where they are attached by the metal pin.
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A pinwheel toy is shown on a solid background. The toy has four curled wings that are attached to a wooden rod by a metal pin.
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The movement of this toy is an example of which of the following?
Option #1: reflections
Option #2: rotations
Option #3: translations
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