Why Does Flow Become Supersonic in the Diverging Section of a Nozzle?
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. …
Supersonic Flow in Diverging Nozzle - Physics Forums
Nov 13, 2011 · Clearly, at low speeds the velocity of a fluid increases when the area through which it is traveling decreases. I am curious as to why a fluid traveling faster than the speed of sound increases …
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 …
Does Light Focus When Passing Through Converging and Diverging …
Jan 28, 2009 · Homework Statement A converging lens has a focal length f, and a diverging lens has a focal length –f, which has the same magnitude as the converging lens. They are separated by a …
Mirrors & Lenses: Understanding Virtual and Real Images
Mar 10, 2011 · Homework Statement True or False 1. A single diverging lens can only make a virtual image. 2. When parallel rays strike a concave spherical mirror with radius R they are focussed …
What is the difference between converging and diverging functions?
Apr 20, 2008 · Can someone please explain the difference between a converging and a diverging function and how to recognize when each occur?? Thank you!
Focal Length of Diverging Lens: Negative Value Confirmed?
Jun 18, 2007 · Can someone confirm that the focal length of a diverging lens is always negative in value? Regards
Real Object, Images formed by a single converging or diverging lens ...
Mar 31, 2010 · A discussion on the formation of images by single lenses highlights key truths about converging and diverging lenses. A converging lens can create a virtual, upright, enlarged image …
Converging lens becomes Diverging lens - Physics Forums
May 26, 2010 · Homework Statement Can a converging lens in air become a diverging lens in a different refractive medium? Homework Equations n1sin (θ1)=n2sin (θ2)...
Focal Length of a Diverging Lens - Physics Forums
Mar 18, 2009 · The discussion revolves around determining the image position and size for an object placed in front of a diverging lens with a focal length of 20.0 cm. Participants clarify that the focal …