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This formula calculates the length of a rectangle when you know its circumradius (radius of the circumscribed circle) and the acute angle between its diagonals. It's derived from geometric relationships in rectangles and trigonometric functions.
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Explanation: The formula uses the cosine function to relate the circumradius and the acute angle between diagonals to determine the length of the rectangle.
Details: Calculating the length of a rectangle using circumradius and diagonal angle is important in geometry problems, architectural design, and engineering applications where these specific parameters are known.
Tips: Enter circumradius in meters and acute angle between diagonals in degrees. The angle must be between 0° and 90° (exclusive). All values must be positive.
Q1: What is the circumradius of a rectangle?
A: The circumradius is the radius of the circle that passes through all four vertices of the rectangle. For a rectangle, it's half the length of the diagonal.
Q2: Why is the angle divided by 2 in the formula?
A: The division by 2 comes from the trigonometric relationship between the diagonal, the sides of the rectangle, and the angles formed.
Q3: Can this formula be used for squares?
A: Yes, since a square is a special case of a rectangle, this formula applies to squares as well.
Q4: What if I know the obtuse angle between diagonals?
A: The acute and obtuse angles between diagonals are supplementary (add up to 180°). You can calculate the acute angle by subtracting the obtuse angle from 180°.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact based on the geometric properties of rectangles, assuming precise input values.