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Right Angle

Grades 3–5

Definition

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees. It looks like a perfect square corner.

A right angle looks like the letter L. You can test for a right angle by placing the corner of a piece of paper into it; if it fits perfectly, it is a right angle.

Examples

  • The corner of a piece of paper is a right angle.
  • A right angle is exactly 90 degrees.
  • The corners of a rectangle and square are all right angles.

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