AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300
Specification N13 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
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GCSE Mathematics · key term
A unit raised to the power two, such as cm² or m², used to measure area.
Used by AQA and OCR
Specification N13 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Specification 10.01a · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher), Paper 5 (Higher), Paper 6 (Higher)
A unit used to measure area, formed by multiplying one length unit by another, such as cm².
Revise: Standard UnitsMultiplying two lengths produces square units and therefore an area; multiplying three lengths produces cubic units and therefore a volume. Keeping the units visible is a useful check on both the calculation and the final answer.
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