Positive and negative angles

Last updated at August 2, 2026 by

First we will study what is clockwise and anti-clockwise

 

What is clockwise and anti-clockwise?

 

Clockwise means moving in direction of clock.

Anti-clockwise means moving in opposite direction of clock

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Anti-Clockwise angles are positive

Positive and negative angles - Part 2

 

In the left, 30° is anti-clockwise.

So, it is positive.

 

In the right, Here 30° is clockwise.

So, it is –30°

 

In positive,

this angle is

360 – 30 = 330°

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First we will study what is clockwise and anti-clockwise What is clockwise and anti-clockwise? Clockwise means moving in direction of clock. Anti-clockwise means moving in opposite direction of clock Anti-Clockwise angles are positive In the left, 30° is anti-clockwise. So, it is positive. In the right, Here 30° is clockwise. So, it is –30° In positive, this angle is 360 – 30 = 330°

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