Example and Definitions of a Point and Line

Acute Angles

In the example, the angle formed is an acute angle. Acute angles are less than 90[math]^\circ[/math]. In this example, the angle can't get smaller than 5[math]^\circ[/math], but in reality, the angle can get much smaller. Slide the slider back and forth to see different examples of an acute angle.

Measuring Angles with a protractor

Measuring Reflex Angles
More practice with Measuring Angles

Adjacent Angles

Complementary Angles

Complementary Angles are adjacent angles that have a sum to 90[math]^\circ[/math]. Use the animation below to see Complementary angles in action! Notice that the two Complementary Angles always add to 90[math]^\circ[/math]. If the marking for the 90[math]^\circ[/math] is too distracting, you can remove it to make it easier to see the two complementary angles.

Simple Revolution

When a revolution angle is formed the two angles add up to 360[math]^\circ[/math]. Drag the slider to test for this example.

Vertically Opposite Angles

Vertically opposite angles are formed when two lines intersect. The opposite angles are equal. The opposite angles must share a vertex and be in opposite positions across the vertex. Click "Animate!" to see this in action.

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