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GCSE Maths (Year 8 Shape, Space and Measures 2) Quiz on Similar Triangles, created by Ellen Billingham on 08/05/2013.

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Similar Triangles

Question 1 of 6

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What are the two rules for shapes to be similar?

Select one or more of the following:

  • All corresponding sides must be in the same proportion.

  • The rotation of the two shapes must be the same.

  • The shapes must not be touching.

  • All corresponding angles must be equal.

  • The sides of the two shapes must be parallel.

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Question 2 of 6

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For triangles to be similar, do you have to prove both conditions?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

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Question 3 of 6

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If two triangles have all of their angles the same, are they similar?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

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Question 4 of 6

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What is the first step to working out a missing side to one of the triangles?

Select one of the following:

  • Prove the triangles' similarity

  • Find the ratio of the corresponding sides

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Question 5 of 6

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What is the second step?

Select one of the following:

  • Prove the triangles' similarity

  • Find the ratio of the corresponding sides

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Question 6 of 6

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If two triangles look the same on a paper, does that mean they are similar?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

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