Similarity and congruency (OCR GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Similarity and Congruency
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Congruent shapes definition

Identical in size and shape

Similar shapes definition

Same form but different size

SSS congruency criterion

All three sides equal

SAS congruency criterion

Two sides and included angle equal

AAS/ASA congruency criterion

Two angles and corresponding side equal

RHS congruency criterion

Right angle, hypotenuse, and one side equal

Number of congruency criteria for triangles

Four

Scale factor definition

Factor to multiply/divide lengths by to get corresponding lengths

Similar triangles angle requirement

All corresponding angles must be equal

Similar triangles side requirement

All corresponding sides must be proportional

Area factor formula

(LengthScaleFactor)2(Length Scale Factor)^2

Volume factor formula

(LengthScaleFactor)3(Length Scale Factor)^3

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