An angle which measures more than 90∘ and less than 180∘ is called a/an ____.
A
obtuse angle
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B
acute angle
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C
right angle
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D
straight angle
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Solution
The correct option is A obtuse angle Angles are classified according to their measure.
Angle which measures more than 90∘ and less than 180∘ is termed as an obtuse angle.
Angle which measures less than 90∘ is termed as an acute angle.
Angle which measures 90∘ is termed as right angle.
Angle which measures 180∘ is termed as straight angle.