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The Circumsphere Radius of an Octahedron is the radius of the sphere that contains the Octahedron in such a way that all the vertices are lying on the sphere. It represents the distance from the center of the octahedron to any of its vertices.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula derives from the relationship between the total surface area and the circumsphere radius of a regular octahedron, using mathematical constants and geometric properties.
Details: Calculating the circumsphere radius is important in geometry, 3D modeling, and material science for understanding the spatial dimensions and properties of octahedral structures.
Tips: Enter the total surface area of the octahedron in square meters. The value must be positive and valid.
Q1: What is a regular octahedron?
A: A regular octahedron is a polyhedron with 8 equilateral triangular faces, 12 edges, and 6 vertices.
Q2: How is circumsphere radius different from insphere radius?
A: Circumsphere radius touches all vertices, while insphere radius touches all faces from the inside.
Q3: Can this formula be used for irregular octahedrons?
A: No, this formula applies only to regular octahedrons where all faces are equilateral triangles.
Q4: What are practical applications of octahedron geometry?
A: Used in crystallography, molecular structures, architecture, and 3D computer graphics.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for perfect regular octahedrons.