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focus

In optics, the point at which light rays converge, or from which they appear to diverge. Other electromagnetic rays, such as microwaves, and sound waves may also be brought together at a focus. Rays parallel to the principal axis of a lens or mirror are converged at, or appear to diverge from, the principal focus.

focus

In photography, the distance that a lens must be moved in order to focus a sharp image on the light-sensitive film at the back of the camera. The lens is moved away from the film to focus the image of closer objects. The focusing distance is often marked on a scale around the lens; however, some cameras now have an automatic focusing (autofocus) mechanism that uses an electric motor to move the lens.

focus

In astronomy, either of two points lying on the major axis of an elliptical orbit on either side of the centre. One focus marks the centre of mass of the system and the other is empty. In a circular orbit the two foci coincide at the centre of the circle and in a parabolic orbit the second focus lies at infinity. See Kepler's laws.

focus

In earth science, the point within the Earth's crust at which an earthquake originates. The point on the surface that is immediately above the focus is called the epicentre.
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