Mathematics GCSE
Scale Factor ($k$)
What Scale Factor ($k$) means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Scale Factor ($k$)
The multiplier used to enlarge or reduce a shape. Found by dividing a length on the image by the corresponding length on the original.
Topics that use Scale Factor ($k$)
- Congruence and Similarity (OCR GCSE)
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Using Scale Factor ($k$) in the exam
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