AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300
Specification G17 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Circle CalculationsA frustum is produced by cutting the top from a cone or pyramid using a plane parallel to its base.
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GCSE Mathematics · key term
The part of a cone or pyramid left after its top has been removed by a cut parallel to the base.
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Specification G17 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Circle CalculationsA frustum is produced by cutting the top from a cone or pyramid using a plane parallel to its base.
When subtracting a smaller solid to form a frustum, establish all missing lengths first, often by using similarity.
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