Congruent figures

Definition

Figures that have exactly the same shape and size, although their position or orientation may differ.

Used by Edexcel

Specification G19 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

One may have been moved, rotated or reflected, so congruent figures do not have to appear in the same orientation. Every pair of corresponding lengths is equal, as are corresponding angles, areas and volumes.
Revise: Similar Figures

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GCSE Mathematics · key term

Figures that have exactly the same shape and size, although their position or orientation may differ.

Used by Edexcel

Specification G19 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

One may have been moved, rotated or reflected, so congruent figures do not have to appear in the same orientation. Every pair of corresponding lengths is equal, as are corresponding angles, areas and volumes.
Revise: Similar Figures

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