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The long side of an antiparallelogram is the measurement of the length of the longest side of this geometric shape. An antiparallelogram is a type of crossed quadrilateral where the two pairs of non-adjacent sides are equal in length.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the long side by subtracting the short side from half of the total perimeter, based on the geometric properties of antiparallelograms.
Details: Calculating the long side of an antiparallelogram is essential for understanding the complete geometry of the shape, determining area calculations, and solving various geometric problems involving antiparallelograms.
Tips: Enter the perimeter and short side values in meters. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the long side using the formula above.
Q1: What is an antiparallelogram?
A: An antiparallelogram is a crossed quadrilateral where the two pairs of non-adjacent sides are equal in length, forming a shape that resembles a bow-tie.
Q2: Why is the formula P/2 - SShort used?
A: This formula is derived from the geometric properties of antiparallelograms where the perimeter is equally divided between the two pairs of equal sides.
Q3: Can this calculator handle decimal inputs?
A: Yes, the calculator accepts decimal values for both perimeter and short side measurements.
Q4: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters as the default unit, but you can use any consistent unit of measurement as long as both inputs use the same unit.
Q5: What if I get a negative result?
A: A negative result indicates that the short side value is larger than half the perimeter, which is geometrically impossible for a valid antiparallelogram. Please check your input values.