3.1.2

Types of Angle

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Types of Angles

Angles can be grouped depending on how big they are. Groups of angles have different names:

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Acute angles

  • An acute angle is smaller than 90°.
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Right angles

  • A right-angle is a 90° angle.
    • You can show a right-angle with a small square in the angle.
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Obtuse angles

  • An obtuse angle is bigger than 90° but smaller than 180°.
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Reflex angles

  • A reflex angle is bigger than 180°.

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