Mathematics GCSE
Similar
What Similar means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, OCR.
Definitions of Similar
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Shapes that are the same shape but different sizes. Corresponding angles are equal and corresponding sides are in the same ratio.
Shapes that are the same shape but different sizes (one is an enlargement of the other).
Topics that use Similar
- Geometry and measures (Eduqas GCSE)
- Congruence and Similarity (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Congruent
- Regular Polygon
- Scale Factor ($k$)
- Tangent
- Corresponding
- Cyclic Quadrilateral
- Hypotenuse
- Included Angle
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