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inclination, in astronomy, the angle of intersection between two planes, one of which is an orbital plane. The inclination of the plane of the moon's orbit is 5°9' with respect to the plane of the ecliptic (the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun). The inclination of the plane of the ecliptic relative to the plane of the earth's equator is 23°27'8.26"; this angle is called the obliquity of the ecliptic. inclination 1. Maths a. the angle between a line on a graph and the positive limb of the x-axis b. the smaller dihedral angle between one plane and another 2. Astronomy the angle between the plane of the orbit of a planet or comet and another plane, usually that of the ecliptic 3. Physics another name for dip 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 Puck Criterion analytical model is the first that can analyze the strength of fibers separately from the matrix polymer and calculate the inclination angle of a crack in the matrix. This low ICC value was influenced by subject 2, who assumed a more upright trunk posture during the second sitting, thus creating a much smaller upper thoracic-plane inclination angle of 24 degrees, versus 34 degrees during the first test period. Run the tire for one hour at the following conditions: inclination angle, [gamma] = 0 degrees; slip angle, [alpha] = 0 degrees; normal force, [F. |
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