Angular Position (Noun)
Meaning
Relation by which any position with respect to any other position is established.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The robot's angular position was calculated with respect to the reference point on the worktable, allowing it to navigate accurately.
- In astronomy, the angular position of a celestial object is typically measured with respect to the position of the observer on Earth.
- The surveyor used a theodolite to measure the angular position of the landmarks with respect to the reference point on the map.
- The athlete's angular position relative to the opponent determined her defensive strategy on the basketball court.
- In robotics, the angular position of the end effector is controlled to match the desired configuration with respect to the workpiece.