The smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected from a boundary between one medium and a less refractive one
critical angle in 30 Seconds
- (noun) The smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected from a boundary between one medium and a less refractive one
- (noun) (aerodynamics) The smallest angle of attack of an airfoil at which lift suddenly decreases and drag suddenly increases
- (noun) The smallest angle of a ramp or stairs considered uncomfortable or unsafe
Meanings
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noun The smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected from a boundary between one medium and a less refractive one
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noun (aerodynamics) The smallest angle of attack of an airfoil at which lift suddenly decreases and drag suddenly increases
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noun The smallest angle of a ramp or stairs considered uncomfortable or unsafe
Summary
The smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected from a boundary between one medium and a less refractive one
- (noun) The smallest angle of incidence for which light is totally reflected from a boundary between one medium and a less refractive one
- (noun) (aerodynamics) The smallest angle of attack of an airfoil at which lift suddenly decreases and drag suddenly increases
- (noun) The smallest angle of a ramp or stairs considered uncomfortable or unsafe
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