INCLINATION OF AN ORBIT
(noun)Definitions
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Inclination Of An Orbit.
Inclination Of An Orbit - as a noun
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
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inclination13Example Sentences
"The inclination of an orbit determines the angle at which it tilts with respect to the Earth's equator."
"The inclination of an orbit affects the amount of sunlight a satellite receives throughout its journey."
"Changing the inclination of an orbit requires significant amounts of energy."
"The inclination of an orbit can be determined by measuring the direction of its ascending node."
"The inclination of an orbit affects the visibility of certain areas on Earth's surface."
