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The circumsphere radius of a tetrahedron is the radius of the sphere that passes through all four vertices of the tetrahedron. It represents the smallest sphere that can completely contain the tetrahedron.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula derives from the relationship between the volume of a regular tetrahedron and the radius of its circumscribed sphere.
Details: Calculating the circumsphere radius is important in geometry, 3D modeling, and various engineering applications where understanding the spatial dimensions and containment of tetrahedral structures is required.
Tips: Enter the volume of the tetrahedron in cubic units. The volume must be a positive value greater than zero.
Q1: What is a regular tetrahedron?
A: A regular tetrahedron is a polyhedron with four equilateral triangular faces, six straight edges, and four vertices.
Q2: How is the volume of a tetrahedron calculated?
A: For a regular tetrahedron with edge length a, the volume is \( V = \frac{a^3}{6\sqrt{2}} \).
Q3: Can this calculator be used for irregular tetrahedrons?
A: No, this formula is specifically for regular tetrahedrons where all edges are equal in length.
Q4: What are practical applications of circumsphere radius?
A: It's used in molecular modeling, crystal structure analysis, packaging design, and spatial optimization problems.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for regular tetrahedrons, with accuracy depending on the precision of the input volume value.