What is an angle?

Part of Maths and NumeracyShape, position and movement

An angle is a measure of a turn, measured in degrees or °. There are 360° in a full turn. You can find out the size of an angle using a protractor.

  • An angle less than 90° is acute.
  • An angle between 90° and 180° is obtuse.
  • An angle greater than 180° is reflex.
  • An angle of exactly 90° is a right-angle.

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