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Angle of elevation — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Angle of elevation

GCSEOCRJ560

Angle of elevation

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Trigonometry.

Definition

The angle measured upwards from a horizontal line of sight to an object.

Exam Context

Angle of elevation appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Mensuration, especially Trigonometry and Right-Angled Trigonometry.

Mensuration Trigonometry Right-Angled Trigonometry

Found in Revision Notes

Mensuration

Right-Angled Trigonometry

Trigonometry • Right-Angled Trigonometry

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