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The Long Diagonal of a Rhombus is the length of the line joining the acute angle corners. It is the longer of the two diagonals in a rhombus and plays a crucial role in determining various geometric properties of the shape.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula derives from the trigonometric relationship between the height, acute angle, and the long diagonal of a rhombus.
Details: Calculating the long diagonal is essential for various geometric applications, including area calculation, construction planning, and understanding the spatial properties of rhombus-shaped objects.
Tips: Enter the height in meters and the acute angle in degrees (must be between 0° and 90°). All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the difference between long and short diagonals?
A: The long diagonal connects the acute angles, while the short diagonal connects the obtuse angles of the rhombus.
Q2: Can this formula be used for any rhombus?
A: Yes, this formula applies to all rhombuses regardless of their side lengths, as long as the height and acute angle are known.
Q3: What if I only know the side length and acute angle?
A: You can first calculate the height using h = side × sin(θ), then use this calculator.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact based on the input values. The accuracy depends on the precision of your measurements.
Q5: Can this calculator handle different units?
A: The calculator uses meters by default, but you can use any consistent unit system as long as you maintain unit consistency.