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The Circumradius of Right Angled Triangle is the radius of a circumcircle touching each of the vertices of the Right-Angled Triangle. For a right-angled triangle, the circumradius is equal to half the length of the hypotenuse.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: In a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse serves as the diameter of the circumcircle, making the circumradius exactly half of the hypotenuse length.
Details: Calculating the circumradius is important in geometry for determining the size of the circumscribed circle around a right-angled triangle, which has applications in various fields including engineering, architecture, and computer graphics.
Tips: Enter the hypotenuse length in meters. The value must be valid (hypotenuse > 0).
Q1: Why is the circumradius half the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?
A: In a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the diameter of the circumcircle, making the circumradius exactly half of that diameter.
Q2: Does this formula work for all types of triangles?
A: No, this specific formula (rc = H/2) applies only to right-angled triangles. Other triangles have different formulas for calculating circumradius.
Q3: What are the units for circumradius?
A: The circumradius has the same units as the hypotenuse length, typically meters or other length units.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for triangles with different angle measurements?
A: This calculator is specifically designed for right-angled triangles (triangles with one 90-degree angle).
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for right-angled triangles, provided the hypotenuse measurement is accurate.