Congruence and similarity
What Congruence and similarity means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Translation, reflection and rotation produce a congruent image, identical in size and shape, while enlargement produces a similar image with the same angles and sides in one ratio.
Congruent shapes are identical in shape and size, while similar shapes have equal corresponding angles with sides in the same ratio.
Topics that use Congruence and similarity
- Properties and constructions (AQA GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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