Angle
Angle noun - A certain way in which something appears or may be regarded.
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Deflection and angle are semantically related In some cases you can use "Deflection" instead a noun "Angle".
Deflection
Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.
Angle and deflection are semantically related in curve topic. Sometimes you can use "Angle" instead a noun "Deflection".
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Most treatments in fiction are Artistic License Physics at its finest, the biggest issues being the number of riccochettes, and the ability to control the angle of deflection.
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He would charge his plane straight into large British formations, then use high deflection shots to shoot the cockpit of his foes (at such an angle, you can't even see the plane your shooting at due to the engine).
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Likewise, New tank players often scramble for Armor Piercing, Composite, Rigid shells due to their listed extremely high Penetration ratings, when it would be better to use Armor Piercing Capped type rounds, especially when the enemy tank is at a sharp angle of deflection.
Source: Video Game / War Thunder
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