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    focal point
    /ˈfəʊkl ˌpɔɪnt/

    noun

    • 1. the point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.
  2. 1 day ago · Focal areas stand out better when surrounded by lower ambient lighting. Contrast: Enable the focal point to stand out by using contrasting light fixtures or illumination intensities in the same space. Direction: Direct the light precisely on the desired focal feature using track, recessed or accent lighting. Avoid spill and scatter.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HyperbolaHyperbola - Wikipedia

    5 days ago · A hyperbola is a set of points, such that for any point of the set, the absolute difference of the distances | |, | | to two fixed points , (the foci) is constant, usually denoted by , >: = {: | | | | | | =}.

  4. Jun 10, 2024 · To produce sharp images, focal spots need to be small but able to withstand heat loading without melting the anode target. A small focal spot is used when spatial resolution is important, while a large focal spot is employed when a short exposure time is the priority.

  5. Jun 11, 2024 · The point where the emerging paraxial ray crosses the axis is called the focal point F 2, the distance from P 2 to F 2 being the (posterior) focal length f′. A similar situation exists for a parallel beam of light entering from the right, giving the anterior principal point P 1 , the anterior focal point F 1 , and the front focal ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EllipseEllipse - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · An ellipse (red) obtained as the intersection of a cone with an inclined plane. Ellipse: notations Ellipses: examples with increasing eccentricity. In mathematics, an ellipse is a plane curve surrounding two focal points, such that for all points on the curve, the sum of the two distances to the focal points is a constant.It generalizes a circle, which is the special type of ellipse in which ...

  7. Jun 17, 2024 · What Is a Focal Point? Think of a focal point as the star of your landscape show. It's the element that immediately grabs attention and draws the viewer's eye. This could be a stunning sculpture, a vibrant flower garden, a dramatic water feature, a majestic tree, or even a strategically placed bench.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Human_eyeHuman eye - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · A detailed medical illustration of the eye. MRI scan of the human eye. Humans have two eyes, situated on the left and the right of the face. The eyes sit in bony cavities called the orbits, in the skull. There are six extraocular muscles that control eye movements.

  9. 3 days ago · Utilizing Focal Points to Define Spaces. Focal points serve as the centerpiece of a design, drawing attention and establishing clear zones within open plans. These focal points can range from architectural elements like fireplaces and arched doorways to standout pieces of furniture or art. By strategically placing focal points, architects ...

  10. Jun 11, 2024 · This point is called the focal point, or principal focus, of the lens (often depicted in ray diagrams as F). Refraction of the rays of light reflected from or emitted by an object causes the rays to form a visual image of the object.

  11. Jun 17, 2024 · A focal point in web design is the main area of a website that catches a user's attention. Some common focal points are header images or call-to-action buttons.