Similar figures

Definition

Figures that have the same shape: corresponding angles are equal and corresponding lengths are in a constant ratio.

Used by Edexcel

Specification G19 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Congruent figures are therefore a special case of similar figures with linear scale factor 1.
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GCSE Mathematics · key term

Figures that have the same shape: corresponding angles are equal and corresponding lengths are in a constant ratio.

Used by Edexcel

Specification G19 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Congruent figures are therefore a special case of similar figures with linear scale factor 1.
Revise: Similar Figures

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