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In mathematics, rotation refers to a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point called the center of rotation. This concept is fundamental in various branches of mathematics, including geometry, linear algebra, and differential equations. Rotations are used to describe the motion of objects, the behavior of functions, and the properties of spaces. | In mathematics, rotation refers to a transformation that turns a figure around a fixed point called the center of rotation. This concept is fundamental in various branches of mathematics, including geometry, linear algebra, and differential equations. Rotations are used to describe the motion of objects, the behavior of functions, and the properties of spaces. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79515.jpg|thumb|center|A geometric figure being rotated around a fixed point.]] | |||
=== Definition and Properties === | === Definition and Properties === | ||