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Perpendicular lines — AQA Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Perpendicular lines

GCSEAQA8300

Perpendicular lines

Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Graphs.

Definition

Lines that intersect at exactly a $90^\circ$ angle, where the product of their gradients is $-1$ .

Exam Context

Perpendicular lines appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Graphs and Straight-Line Graphs.

Algebra Graphs Straight-Line Graphs

Study Pathways

Algebra

Graphs

Straight-Line Graphs

Geometry and measures

Properties and constructions

Geometric Terminology

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Straight-Line Graphs

Graphs • Straight-Line Graphs

Geometry and measures

Geometric Notation: Points, Lines and Planes

Properties and constructions • Geometric Terminology

Related Key Terms

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