Similar
What Similar means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Two shapes are similar if they have the same angles and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
Shapes that are the same shape but different sizes (one is an enlargement of the other).
Having equal corresponding angles and corresponding lengths in a constant ratio.
Topics that use Similar
- Geometry and measures (Eduqas GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Geometry and measures - Properties and constructions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Congruent
- Arc
- Chord
- Circumference
- congruence criteria
- Cyclic quadrilateral
- Diameter
- Exact answer in terms of π
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