Examples of 'center of curvature' in a sentence

Meaning of "center of curvature"

In physics or optics, the term 'center of curvature' refers to the center point of a curved surface or lens. It is the hypothetical location from which all the radii of curvature of the surface or lens are derived. The center of curvature plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of light rays and the focusing properties of optical systems
Show more definitions
  • US standard spelling of centre of curvature.

How to use "center of curvature" in a sentence

Basic
Advanced
center of curvature
So that is the center of curvature right over there.
Let us put an object beyond the center of curvature.
The center of curvature is the center of the osculating circle.
Image is formed at the center of curvature.
The center of curvature of the streamline lies in the direction of decreasing radial pressure.
The distance from the center of curvature to the mirror.
The reflecting surface of a concave mirror is oriented toward the center of curvature.
A scatterplate is set near the center of curvature of the mirror under test.
The reflective surface of the concave mirror toward the center of curvature.
The conduit is pivoted about the center of curvature for the primary reflector.
A number of other tests are used which measure the mirror at the center of curvature.
The center of curvature of the roadway is at O.
But the book say it is far from center of curvature.
C, the center of curvature of the lens face from which the beam emerges ;.
And the image will converge beyond the center of curvature.

See also

According to another embodiment, the center of curvature C is placed above the delimiting wall.
The conduit is placed on a rotating member that extends up from the center of curvature.
The support arm is fixed close to the center of curvature of the curved surface.
The arcuate surface has a first radius of curvature measured from a first center of curvature.
It follows that the position O ' of the center of curvature also depends upon the distance x.
The present method is also applicable to composite structural members having a complex center of curvature.
Further, the fitting piece 26 has a curvature with a center of curvature positioned inward of the mold.
The convex curve formed by sides 5 and 6 does not have a single center of curvature.
This center 10 constitutes the center of curvature of the mirror 2.
Calculate the total force on a charge of 3.00 μC placed at the center of curvature.
It includes a spherical mirror 36, the center of curvature C of which is placed on the axis 16.
In one embodiment, each rail portion 32 may have an arc shape having a center of curvature O.
But this time, let us place the object at the center of curvature right over here.
Accordingly, the reflected light is focused on the center of curvature 18.
The equipotential lines have a center of curvature 104.
The surface 28 is a portion of a sphere and its center of curvature is written C 27.

You'll also be interested in:

Examples of using Curvature
The distinct curvature of the femur is undeniable
Differences between the radii of curvature of mirrors
Her curvature of the spine is hardly noticeable
Show more
Examples of using Center
Insert center hinge pin and tighten
My wife runs the day care center
You are not the center of the world
Show more

Search by letter in the English dictionary