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Congruent vs. Similar
Congruent vs. Similar
Congruent vs. Similar
These are
commonly used in accuracy and measurement ideas. Congruent refers to figures or shapes that
are identical in terms of shape and size, whereas similar refers to figures that resemble each other
but do not have equal dimensions. The specific term used for identical and geometric figures is
congruent, whereas similar is used to acquire a broad understanding about the figures. Congruent
figures adhere to strict mathematical principles and theorems, whereas similar figures do not
adhere to any such principles or theorems.
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