angle of incidence


angle of incidence

Definition of ANGLE OF INCIDENCE

: the angle that a line (as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence

First Known Use of ANGLE OF INCIDENCE

1626

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