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Critical Angle

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The critical angle is the steepest angle at which an object on an inclined plane will remain stationary before sliding down due to gravity.