Degrees in Geometry: Understanding Angle Measurements

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What do degrees measure in terms of angles?

  • Rotation (correct)
  • Temperature
  • Volume
  • Length

Which type of angle measures less than 90 degrees?

  • Obtuse angle
  • Straight angle
  • Right angle
  • Acute angle (correct)

What is the sum of complementary angles?

  • 360 degrees
  • 180 degrees
  • 90 degrees (correct)
  • 45 degrees

Which tool is commonly used to measure angles?

<p>Protractor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to find an unknown angle in a complementary pair?

<p>Subtract the given angle from the total measure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Angles are measured in degrees, which represent rotation rather than length.
  • A degree is a small amount of rotation, with a full circle being 360 degrees.
  • Common angle measurements include acute angles (less than 90 degrees), right angles (90 degrees), obtuse angles (more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees), and straight angles (180 degrees).
  • A protractor is used to measure angles, with the center representing the axis of rotation.
  • Complementary angles add up to a right angle (90 degrees), and supplementary angles add up to a straight angle (180 degrees).
  • To find an unknown angle in a complementary or supplementary pair, subtract the given angle from the total angle measure.
  • Understanding degrees in geometry is crucial for measuring angles accurately and solving angle-related problems effectively.

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