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Principal square root — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Principal square root

GCSEOCRJ560

Principal square root

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Formulae.

Definition

The non-negative (positive) square root of a non-negative real number.

Exam Context

Principal square root appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Formulae and Substitution.

Algebra Formulae Substitution

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Substitution

Formulae • Substitution

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