Measuring and drawing angles (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What unit does a protractor measure angles in?
What unit does a protractor measure angles in?
Degrees (°)
What is the typical measurement range shown on a standard protractor?
What is the typical measurement range shown on a standard protractor?
to
Why do most protractors have two scales running in opposite directions?
Why do most protractors have two scales running in opposite directions?
To measure angles from either direction
Where must you place the centre point of the protractor when measuring an angle?
Where must you place the centre point of the protractor when measuring an angle?
Exactly on the vertex
What should you align with one of the lines forming the angle?
What should you align with one of the lines forming the angle?
The zero line of the protractor
Which scale should you use when reading the angle measurement?
Which scale should you use when reading the angle measurement?
The one that starts with on the aligned line
What are reflex angles?
What are reflex angles?
Angles greater than
If the smaller angle measures , what is the reflex angle?
If the smaller angle measures , what is the reflex angle?
What should you use to draw the first line when drawing an angle?
What should you use to draw the first line when drawing an angle?
A ruler
When should you measure angles in your exam?
When should you measure angles in your exam?
Only when told diagram is accurate