phase angle

American  

noun

Physics.

1. phase8

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Etymology

Origin of phase angle

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

"We aimed to clarify the association of phase angle obtained from the leg using BIA with voluntary muscle strength, twitch contractile properties, and neuromuscular activity," says Assistant Prof. Hirata.

From Science Daily

Although many fundamental problems remain to be investigated, we conclude that the prospects for coherence-enabled function are bright—like Saturn’s rings when viewed with zero phase angle.

From Nature

The amplitude of each set is regulated to within 0.003 in.; the phase angle between the blades is regulated to within 1 deg.

From Project Gutenberg

"For any given frequency, f, and phase angle, theta, you integrate, between limits zero and pi divided by two, sine theta d...."

From Project Gutenberg

The findings revealed that the leg phase angle could estimate muscle contractile properties.

From Science Daily