In everyday life, sometimes you have to operate on concepts from the scientific sphere. Such, for example, is the word apex. This is a term found in many areas of life. It will be interesting to know what it means and how to apply it correctly.
This word came to the Russian language not so long ago. Latin apex means top. The word itself is not used, because it is not clear which peak is meant. Therefore, you should add a specific direction: in mathematics, in physics, in manicure and other fields. Despite such a wide range of applications for the term, its essence is reduced to the original meaning.
In math
In short, for a mathematician, the apex is the farthest point. An example is a geometric figure such as a cone or a pyramid. Its top, lying against the base, is the apex.
In a triangle, this is the angle opposite the base. In mechanics, there is also such a concept. It characterizes the motion of a solid. It is often applied to a gyroscope in problems of near-Earth orbit.
Sky apex
Astronomy also has this term. It characterizes the most distant point when moving. This may be the orbit of the Sun or some satellite of the Earth. The direction vector of the velocity of such a celestial body is directed to a certain point. It is also called the apex.
A point on the celestial sphere is what apex is. It is at the Sun and is located in the constellation Hercules. The Sun moves towards it relative to the stars. There are annual, secular and other apexes.
In biology
Botanical apex - the tip of the shoot. It is also called the cone of growth due to the fact that it accurately characterizes its function. It contains the so-called apical meristem. She is responsible for the formation of new cells of a growing organism (plant).
There is an apex at the root. There is no clearly developed classification system for the botanical apex due to very different indicators not only among different plants, but also in one plant at different times of its development.
However, it is known that at the root it is all smooth, and at the shoot only a cone is smooth. There are three types of apex:
- Unicellular meristem, like ferns.
- Multicellular initials in one layer, like gymnosperms.
- Multicellular initials in more than one layer, as in flowering ones.
Shells of mollusks usually have a sharp upper part. Its highest point is the apex.
In dentistry
The upper part of the tooth root, that is, the place where the canal and the hard tip of the tooth are connected, is called the apex. This is an important area, since successful treatment of pulpitis and tooth filling depends on its correct determination.
When perforating an apex, infected tissue, drugs, and filling material get beyond the tooth. The prevention of such situations is possible through the use of special equipment and the professionalism of the doctor.
Previously, in the practice of filling the canal, it was considered normal for the filling material to leave the apex. But this is currently an unacceptable error. After it, the patient has pain, complications, he may even lose a tooth. Therefore, now among dentists a lot of attention is paid to different methods of treating the apex zone. This direction is developing and improving.
Apex for the master of manicure
In the architecture of artificial nails, apex is a defining concept. It converges the transverse and longitudinal arches of the nail. To create a properly modeled nail, you need to apply some knowledge about architectural arches. The apex has the main load, it must withstand all the usual movements of the hands and not break.
The application of acrylates to a natural nail in order to increase its length is accompanied by the determination of the so-called stress zone. This is the place where the nail experiences maximum stress. At this point, the material should be the largest thickness.
To make the nails look beautiful, the material comes to naught to the cuticle and side rollers. Thus, two arches are formed: one longitudinal, which is visible when looking at the nail from the side, the second is transverse, which is visible when viewed from the end of the nail. Their intersection is the apex.
For motorists
When driving a car, there are not enough vague descriptions, because they can be understood in different ways. The term “apex” (the point of the trajectory closest to the inner edge of the road) is used to determine the trajectory of movement. Often this word is mentioned during races. Why is this point so interesting ? It gives the smallest distance when cornering. Passing a car through it is called a touch. At the same time, the probability of developing a greater speed than with a different corner passage increases.
In another way, you can call this point the apex, or apex, of rotation. What is a race, represent everything. Fractions of a second sometimes play a decisive role. Therefore, the commentator also reports on whether the rider fit into the apex.
There are also long turns, which are also called apex, and all due to the fact that they almost do not slow down.
Apex in the names
There are many companies that have chosen to use “apex” instead of the word “top”. For example, there is the famous Apex radio in Kemerovo. It is recognized by the inhabitants of the region as the most popular among others and rightfully bears the name of the people. In addition to entertainment programs, Apex radio broadcasts regional news and relevant information for residents of Novokuznetsk and Kemerovo.
There is an online store with the same name where you can buy auto parts around the clock. There are offline stores. The Apex network is spread all over Moscow.
This name is given to both the design bureau in Moscow and the company engaged in independent expertise. Her powers include the assessment of damage during an accident or the analysis of the value of real estate.
A door furniture manufacturing company, a laboratory equipment supplier, a medical equipment manufacturer and many other companies and associations have chosen the beautiful word “apex” for their name.
City in the USA
North Carolina has a small town with a population of just over forty thousand people. It is named Apex in honor of the highest point of the local railway.
He is quite young, formed in 1873. But, despite this, it has an interesting story. It includes several fires, sometimes with the evacuation of residents. But the city has always been rebuilt and is now on the list of the best places to stay in the country.
Conclusion
Summing up this review, we can note the development of the native language, into which the word came that accurately characterizes the concept of a peak or highest point. This is apex, a term among scientists, professional slang and a word from the vocabulary of motorists.
Judging by the fact that he is increasingly chosen for names, soon it will not be difficult for anyone to explain its meaning.