Mathematics GCSE
perpendicular
What perpendicular means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of perpendicular
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Lines that meet at a right angle of 90°.
Topics that use perpendicular
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternate segment
- Angle properties
- Angle properties in circles
- Arc
- centre
- Chord
- Circumference
- Congruence and similarity
Using perpendicular in the exam
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