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tangential component

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tangential component [tan′jen·chəl kəm′pō·nənt]
(mathematics)
A component of a given vector acting at right angles to a given radius of a given circle.


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Conservation of the tangential component of the neutron wave vector across the interface yields the exact phase
``Assuming the players have not changed the barrel size of their bats since the regular season, the reduction in radius of the ball curvature would mean the tangential component of the velocity of the ball would increase and actually produce more grounder and/or pop ups than during the regular season.
 
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