critical angle
nounDefinitions
The angle of incidence beyond which light traveling through a medium experiences total…
The angle of incidence beyond which light traveling through a medium experiences total internal reflection upon encountering a boundary with a less refractive medium.
The angle of attack beyond which an airfoil stalls, experiencing a decrease in lift and…
The angle of attack beyond which an airfoil stalls, experiencing a decrease in lift and increase in drag due to separation of airflow from the upper surface of the airfoil.
The angle beyond which a ramp or a set of stairs is considered uncomfortable or unsafe.
The neighborhood
- synonymalpha max
- synonymstall angle
- neighborSnell's law
- neighbortotal internal reflection
Vish — recursive loop
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