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center of curvature

 

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Noun center of curvature has 1 sense
  1. center of curvature, centre of curvature - the center of the circle of curvature
    --1 is a kind of center, centre, midpoint

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Center of Curvature

Definition: The point on the circumference of a curved surface where the normal curvature is maximum.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Usage: In geometry, the center of curvature refers to a point on a curve where the circle most closely approximates the curve at that particular point.

Example Sentence 1: To find the center of curvature of a parabola, you need to determine the maximum curvature of the arc.

Example Sentence 2: When studying the optics of a convex lens, understanding the concept of the center of curvature is crucial.

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