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Distance from centre — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Distance from centre

GCSEOCRJ560

Distance from centre

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Circle Geometry.

Definition

The shortest, perpendicular distance from the centre of a circle to a given chord.

Exam Context

Distance from centre appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Basic Geometry, especially Circle Geometry and Chords and Radii.

Basic Geometry Circle Geometry Chords and Radii

Found in Revision Notes

Basic Geometry

Chords and Radii

Circle Geometry • Chords and Radii

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Bisect Chord Congruent Isosceles triangle

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