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Special triangles — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Special triangles

GCSEOCRJ560

Special triangles

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Trigonometry.

Definition

Specific right-angled triangles (the $45^\circ$ - $45^\circ$ - and the --) used to geometrically derive exact trigonometric ratios.

Exam Context

Special triangles appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Mensuration, especially Trigonometry and Exact Trigonometric Values.

Mensuration Trigonometry Exact Trigonometric Values

Found in Revision Notes

Mensuration

Exact Trigonometric Values

Trigonometry • Exact Trigonometric Values

Related Key Terms

Boundary values Cosine Exact value Rationalising the denominator

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30^\circ

60^\circ

90^\circ