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SAI International School
Class : VI
Mathematics
Chapter - 5 – Understanding Elementary Shapes
Lesson Note -5.3
Subtopics:
Measuring angles using protractor
Perpendicular lines
The protractor:
We have a special instrument for measuring angles. It is called a protractor. Look at the
picture of a typical protractor with its important parts labelled.
Measuring angle by a protractor:
Place your protractor on top of the angle. Make sure the origin is exactly on the
vertex of the angle, and the base line is exactly on top of one of the arms of the angle. Keep
adjusting the position of the protractor until the origin and the base line are exactly lined up.