This applet demonstrates a simple rule about crossed lines and vertically opposite angles.
UK Years 7-9, KS3, Foundation GCSE Mathematics - Shape and Space
Instructions below See also: Angles and parallel lines Angles, straight lines and triangles
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You can move the points A and B by clicking them and dragging them with your mouse. By doing this you'll see the two crossed lines rotating. Take a careful look at the size of the angles between those lines. |
When you think you know, press the "Show the Rule" button at the bottom of
the screen and the rule will be revealed. |