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Noun angle of incidence has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAngle of IncidenceNoun: The angle of incidence refers to the angle at which a ray of light or other electromagnetic wave strikes a surface or boundary. Example sentence: The angle of incidence of the sunlight on the glass window was causing a beautiful reflection on the floor. Noun: In aviation, the angle of incidence represents the angle between the wing root chord line and the horizontal axis of the aircraft. Example sentence: The engineers adjusted the angle of incidence of the airplane's wings to improve its stability during flight. Noun: In mathematics, the angle of incidence refers to the angle formed between a line and a plane, or between two planes. Example sentence: When calculating the reflection of a line from a plane, it is important to consider the angle of incidence. | ||||
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