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angle of repose |
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angle of repose [′aŋ·gəl əv ri′pōz] (engineering) (mechanics) The angle between the horizontal and the plane of contact between two bodies when the upper body is just about to slide over the lower. Also known as angle of friction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The seat was wide but offered legroom and angle of repose only slightly
more spacious than economy-class seats. His novel Angle of Repose is perhaps the
best-known example of this, but other, less well-known works prove just
as rewarding. First, weight measurements are unaffected by
the angle of repose of solid materials. |
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