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The height of a Triakis Tetrahedron is the vertical distance from any vertex to the face directly opposite to that vertex. It is an important geometric measurement that helps characterize the three-dimensional shape of this polyhedron.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the height based on the total surface area measurement, using the mathematical relationship between these two geometric properties of the Triakis Tetrahedron.
Details: Calculating the height of a Triakis Tetrahedron is essential for understanding its spatial dimensions, volume calculations, and for applications in geometry, architecture, and material science where precise dimensional measurements are required.
Tips: Enter the total surface area in square meters. The value must be positive and valid. The calculator will compute the corresponding height of the Triakis Tetrahedron.
Q1: What is a Triakis Tetrahedron?
A: A Triakis Tetrahedron is a Catalan solid that can be seen as a tetrahedron with triangular pyramids added to each face.
Q2: What are the units for height measurement?
A: The height is typically measured in meters (m), consistent with the surface area input in square meters (m²).
Q3: Can this formula be used for any Triakis Tetrahedron?
A: Yes, this formula applies to all regular Triakis Tetrahedra where the added pyramids are congruent.
Q4: What if I have the volume instead of surface area?
A: A different formula would be needed to calculate height from volume. This calculator specifically uses the surface area to height relationship.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise based on the geometric properties of the Triakis Tetrahedron, assuming accurate input values.