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What changes in similar solids?

What changes in similar solids?

Two similar solids with matching lengths labelled k, and labels showing area scale factor k squared and volume scale factor k cubed

Two 3D shapes are similar if they have the same shape and all corresponding lengths are in the same ratio. The multiplier between matching lengths is called the linear scale factor, kkk.

Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering Oxford AQA IGCSE Maths Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Core: 1C and 2C; Extension: 1E and 2E) format. Since content from any part of the specification can appear on either paper, keep number and algebra fluency sharp throughout the course rather than leaving it until near the exam.

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