Understanding Geometric Transformations
Rotation
Rotation transforms an object by turning it around a fixed point, typically the center point or origin. The angle of rotation is measured in degrees, with positive values rotating counterclockwise.
Translation
Translation moves an object by sliding it along the X and Y axes without changing its orientation or size. Think of it as shifting the object's position in the coordinate plane.
Scaling
Scaling changes the size of an object by multiplying its dimensions by a scale factor. A scale factor greater than 1 enlarges the object, while a factor less than 1 shrinks it.