
What do convergence and divergence mean? And why do they matter?
I understand that when a series diverges, y doesn't approach 0 when x approaches infinity, and converging series do. But what does this say? I just want to understand some applications. NOTE: I'm...
Identifying Converging and Diverging Lenses: Explaining with Principal ...
Feb 1, 2005 · To determine whether a lens is converging or diverging, analyze the behavior of the principal rays after they pass through the lens. A convex lens will cause rays to converge at a point …
Why Does Flow Become Supersonic in the Diverging Section of a …
Sep 6, 2007 · i just started reading about nozzles and turbines in my semester course. i went through converging diverging nozzles. for achieving a supersonic flow, a converging diverging nozzle is used. …
Graphically determining the focal length of a converging lens
Nov 5, 2023 · So I have plotted all the given data points on a graph, putting 1/di on the y- axis and 1/do on the x-axis. I have to now find focal length from the graph...
Why is my COMSOL solution not converging? - Physics Forums
Aug 12, 2009 · Hello, I'm a 2nd year student, and I'm trying to get to know COMSOL. I'm starting off by solving simple problems with the incompressible Navier-Stokes model, but I keep having trouble with …
What does it mean for an "integral" to be convergent?
Feb 17, 2025 · I think that you have correctly identified a mildly problematic use of language, but can get used to it. The noun phrase "improper integral" written as $$ \int_a^\infty f (x) \, dx $$ is well defined. …
Series that converge to $\pi$ quickly - Mathematics Stack Exchange
In particular, take a look at the latest version of his talk on "The life of pi" (and its references!), which includes many of the fast converging algorithms and series used in practice for high precision …
What is the difference between convergence of a sequence and ...
Nov 23, 2014 · I'm preparing for my calculus exam and I'm unsure how to approach the question: "Explain the difference between convergence of a sequence and convergence of a series?" I …
Finding Image Distance with a Converging Lens: Magnifying Glass …
Nov 14, 2015 · Homework Statement A magnifying glass has a converging lens of focal length 15.0 cm. At what distance from a nickel should you hold this lens to get an...
Converging Lens Problem: Finding Distance from Slide for Real and ...
Feb 7, 2005 · A transparent photographic slide is placed in front of a converging lens with a focal length of 2.24 cm. The lens forms an image of the slide 11.4 cm from...