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converging lens

/kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ lɛnz/

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/kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ lɛnz/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛинза, которая толще в центре, чем по краям, заставляющая параллельные лучи света сходиться в одной точке (фокусе). Обычно используется в увеличительных стеклах, фотоаппаратах и корректирующих линзах для дальнозоркости.

A lens that is thicker at the center than at the edges, causing parallel rays of light to converge to a single point (the focal point). It is commonly used in magnifying glasses, cameras, and corrective lenses for farsightedness.

  1. Optical lens that focuses lightB2formal

    A lens that is thicker at the center than at the edges, causing parallel light rays to converge to a single point (the focal point).

    ruСобирающая линза

    • A converging lens is used in a magnifying glass to focus sunlight.
    • The camera uses a converging lens to form a sharp image on the sensor.
    • In the lab, we used a converging lens to demonstrate the principle of refraction.