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Base (b) — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Base (b)

GCSEOCRJ560

Base (b)

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Area.

Definition

The length of one side of a 2D shape, used as the reference line for measuring height.

Exam Context

Base (b) appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Mensuration, especially Area and Parallelogram Area.

Mensuration Area Parallelogram Area

Found in Revision Notes

Mensuration

Parallelogram Area

Area • Parallelogram Area

Related Key Terms

Area Parallelogram Perpendicular height (h)Rectangle

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