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Ch. 1 - Angles and the Trigonometric Functions
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Capitolo 1, Problema 6

In Exercises 1–6, the measure of an angle is given. Classify the angle as acute, right, obtuse, or straight. 𝜋/2

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Recall the definitions of angle classifications in radians: an acute angle is between 0 and \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians, a right angle is exactly \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians, an obtuse angle is between \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) and \( \pi \) radians, and a straight angle is exactly \( \pi \) radians.
Identify the given angle measure, which is \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) radians.
Compare the given angle \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) to the classifications: since it matches exactly \( \frac{\pi}{2} \), it fits the definition of a right angle.
Conclude that the angle \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) is classified as a right angle.
Remember that this classification is based on the radian measure and the standard angle definitions.

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