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Perpendicular line — GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

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Perpendicular line

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Perpendicular line

Definition

A straight line that meets another line at a right angle of 90°.

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AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification G2 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: Standard Ruler and Compass Constructions

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Edexcel GCSE Mathematics · 1MA1

Specification G2 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

A line that meets another line at a right angle of 90°.
Revise: Standard Geometric Constructions: Bisectors and Perpendiculars

Edexcel Mathematics past papers

Related key terms

Angle bisector
Perpendicular bisector
Arc
Compass arc

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