Reading a Protractor

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What is a protractor?

Back

A protractor is a tool used to measure angles in degrees.

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How many degrees are in a right angle?

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A right angle measures 90 degrees.

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What is an acute angle?

Back

An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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What is a straight angle?

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A straight angle measures exactly 180 degrees.

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How do you read a protractor?

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To read a protractor, align the baseline of the protractor with one side of the angle and read the measurement where the other side crosses the number scale.

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What is the measure of a 30° angle?

Back

A 30° angle is an acute angle.

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What is the measure of a 60° angle?

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A 60° angle is an acute angle.

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What is the measure of a 120° angle?

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A 120° angle is an obtuse angle.

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What is the measure of a 180° angle?

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A 180° angle is a straight angle.