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Unit 16
Angles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angle | The space between two rays that is formed from intersecting lines, line segments, or planes |
| Adjacent | Next to something else |
| Complementary Angles | Two angles that can be combined to equal 90 degrees |
| Circle | A two-dimensional figure that can represent 360 degrees |
| Measure | To compare an amount to a known unit to determine the size or amount of something |
| Acute angle | An angle less than 90 degrees |
| Right Angle | An angle that measures 90 degrees |
| Ray | A line with a start point but no endpoint |
| Degree | A unit of measurement used to describe the size of an angle |
| Protractor | An instrument used to draw or measure angles |
| Supplementary Angles | Two angles that can be combined to equal 180 degrees |
| Obtuse Angle | An angle larger that 90 degrees |
| Unknown | A missing piece of information |