inclined angle
1Inclined — In*clined , p. p. & a. 1. Having a leaning or tendency towards, or away from, a thing; disposed or moved by wish, desire, or judgment; as, a man inclined to virtue. Each pensively inclined. Cowper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Math.) Making an angle with… …
2Inclined plane — Inclined In*clined , p. p. & a. 1. Having a leaning or tendency towards, or away from, a thing; disposed or moved by wish, desire, or judgment; as, a man inclined to virtue. Each pensively inclined. Cowper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Math.) Making an… …
3inclined plane — inclined′ plane′ n. mac one of the simple machines, a plane surface inclined to the horizon, or forming with a horizontal plane any angle but a right angle • Etymology: 1700–10 …
4inclined plane — n. a plane surface set at any angle other than a right angle against a horizontal surface: it is a simple machine that increases mechanical advantage but requires a longer working distance: See picture in next column …
5inclined plane — ► NOUN ▪ a plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal, especially as a means of reducing the force needed to raise a load …
6inclined — [in klīnd′] adj. 1. having an inclination; specif., a) at or on a slant; sloping; leaning b) disposed; willing; tending 2. forming an angle with another line, plane, or body …
7Inclined plane — This article deals with the physical structure. For related terms, see canal inclined plane, cable railway, funicular, or fixed wing aircraft (airplane). , but the inclined plane allows the same work to be done with a smaller force exerted over a …
8inclined plane — 1. one of the simple machines, a plane surface inclined to the horizon, or forming with a horizontal plane any angle but a right angle. Cf. machine (def. 4b). 2. incline (def. 11a). [1700 10] * * * simple machine consisting of a sloping surface …
9Inclined orbit — A satellite is said to occupy an inclined orbit around the Earth if the orbit exhibits an angle other than zero degrees with the equatorial plane. This angle is called the orbit s inclination. Special case: geosynchronous inclined orbit A… …
10Angle of repose — For the Wallace Stegner novel, see Angle of Repose (novel). For the friction angle between two solid objects, see Friction. For the Sleepytime Gorilla Museum song of the same name, see In Glorious Times. Angle of repose The angle of repose or,… …
