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Princeton's WordNet
angle of reflectionnoun
the angle between a reflected ray and a line perpendicular to the reflecting surface at the point of incidence
Wiktionary
angle of reflectionnoun
The angle between the perpendicular and a ray reflected from a surface
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angle of reflection
Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for specular reflection (for example at a mirror) the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected. In acoustics, reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar. In geology, it is important in the study of seismic waves. Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water. Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave, besides visible light. Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar. Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special "grazing" mirrors.
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angle of reflection
The angle of reflection is the angle formed between the reflected ray of light or wave and the normal or perpendicular line to the surface at the point of reflection. According to the law of reflection, this angle is always equal to the angle of incidence, which is the angle formed by the initial incoming ray and the normal line.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
angle of reflection
See REFLECTION.
angle of reflection
Whether the instance be a ray of light or a cannon-ball, the angle of reflection will always be found equal to the angle of incidence.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
angle of reflection
Whether the instance be a ray of light or a cannon-ball, the angle of reflection will always be found equal to the angle of incidence.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of angle of reflection in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of angle of reflection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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