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This formula calculates the area of a rectangle using its circumradius (radius of the circumscribed circle) and the acute angle between its diagonals. It provides an alternative method to calculate area without knowing the side lengths directly.
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Explanation: The formula utilizes trigonometric functions to relate the circumradius and diagonal angle to the area of the rectangle.
Details: Calculating area using circumradius and diagonal angle is useful in geometry problems where these parameters are known instead of side lengths, particularly in circumscribed geometric configurations.
Tips: Enter circumradius in meters and acute angle between diagonals in degrees. Both values must be positive, with angle between 0-90 degrees.
Q1: What is the circumradius of a rectangle?
A: The circumradius is the radius of the circle that passes through all four vertices of the rectangle. It equals half the length of the diagonal.
Q2: Why use this formula instead of length × width?
A: This formula is useful when you know the circumradius and diagonal angle but not the side lengths directly.
Q3: What is the range of valid angles for this formula?
A: The acute angle between diagonals must be between 0 and 90 degrees (0° < angle ≤ 90°).
Q4: How is this formula derived?
A: The formula is derived from trigonometric relationships between the diagonal length, circumradius, and the angle between diagonals in a rectangle.
Q5: Can this formula be used for other quadrilaterals?
A: No, this specific formula applies only to rectangles where diagonals are equal and bisect each other.