Meaning of critical angle | Babel Free
Definitions
- 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 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.
Equivalents
العربية
زاوية حرجة
Polski
kąt graniczny
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.