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Magnitude — AQA Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Magnitude

GCSEAQA8300

Magnitude

Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Vectors.

Definition

The size or length of a vector, calculated using Pythagoras' theorem.

Exam Context

Magnitude appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Geometry and measures, especially Vectors and Vector Arithmetic.

Geometry and measures Vectors Vector Arithmetic

Study Pathways

Geometry and measures

Vectors

Vector Arithmetic

Number

Structure and calculation

Ordering Numbers

Found in Revision Notes

Geometry and measures

Vector Arithmetic

Vectors • Vector Arithmetic

Number

Ordering Numbers

Structure and calculation • Ordering Numbers

Related Key Terms

Ascending order Collinear Column vector Common denominator

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Descending order

Directed line segment

Displacement vector