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Meaning of semiangle
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semiangle (n.)
The half of a given, or measuring, angle.
semiangle Sentence Examples
- The semiangle at the base of the isosceles triangle measured approximately 45 degrees.
- Engineers used the semiangle method to calculate the height of the tower from its shadow length.
- In trigonometry, the semiangle formula simplifies trigonometric expressions for angles less than 90 degrees.
- The semiangle of the central angle in a regular polygon determines the length of its sides and the area enclosed.
- Solar panels are often tilted at a semiangle that maximizes sunlight exposure throughout the year.
- The semiangle principle is applied in optics to determine the focal length of a lens.
- The semiangle of incidence of a light beam affects the amount of reflection and refraction at an interface.
- In crystallography, the semiangle of a crystal face is essential for identifying and classifying minerals.
- The semiangle of a cone determines the shape of its cross-section and the volume of the enclosed space.
- The semiangle of a wedge is used to calculate the forces acting on it when subjected to external loads.
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The half of a given, or measuring, angle.
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The semiangle at the base of the isosceles triangle measured approximately 45 degrees.
Engineers used the semiangle method to calculate the height of the tower from its shadow length.
In trigonometry, the semiangle formula simplifies trigonometric expressions for angles less than 90 degrees.
The semiangle of the central angle in a regular polygon determines the length of its sides and the area enclosed.
