Face Area of Dodecahedron given Circumsphere Radius Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ A_{Face} = \frac{1}{4} \times \sqrt{25 + (10 \times \sqrt{5})} \times \left( \frac{4 \times r_c}{\sqrt{3} \times (1 + \sqrt{5})} \right)^2 \]

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1. What is the Face Area of Dodecahedron?

The Face Area of a Dodecahedron refers to the area of one of its 12 regular pentagonal faces. A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with 12 flat faces, each being a regular pentagon.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ A_{Face} = \frac{1}{4} \times \sqrt{25 + (10 \times \sqrt{5})} \times \left( \frac{4 \times r_c}{\sqrt{3} \times (1 + \sqrt{5})} \right)^2 \]

Where:

\( A_{Face} \) — Face Area of Dodecahedron (m²)
\( r_c \) — Circumsphere Radius of Dodecahedron (m)
\( \sqrt{} \) — Square root function

Explanation: This formula calculates the area of a single pentagonal face of a dodecahedron based on the radius of its circumscribed sphere.

3. Importance of Face Area Calculation

Details: Calculating the face area is important in geometry, architecture, and material science for understanding the properties and proportions of dodecahedral structures.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the circumsphere radius in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a dodecahedron?
A: A dodecahedron is a polyhedron with 12 flat faces, each being a regular pentagon. It is one of the five Platonic solids.

Q2: What is the circumsphere radius?
A: The circumsphere radius is the radius of a sphere that passes through all vertices of the dodecahedron.

Q3: Can this calculator handle different units?
A: The calculator uses meters as the default unit. For other units, convert your measurement to meters before calculation.

Q4: What is the significance of the constants in the formula?
A: The constants \(\sqrt{5}\), \(\sqrt{3}\), and their combinations are derived from the geometric properties of regular pentagons and the dodecahedron's structure.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact for a perfect regular dodecahedron with the given circumsphere radius.