Mathematics GCSE
volume scale factor
What volume scale factor means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of volume scale factor
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When the length scale factor is k, every volume is multiplied by k³, because volume is built from three lengths.
Topics that use volume scale factor
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Arc
- arc length
- area and volume units
- area of a segment
- Chord
- Circumference
- Composite shapes and solids
- Congruence
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