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The formula calculates the length of the longer side of a kite when the perimeter and the length of the shorter side are known. A kite is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: Since a kite has two pairs of equal adjacent sides, the perimeter is divided by 2 to get the sum of one pair of adjacent sides. Subtracting the short side gives the long side.
Details: Calculating the side lengths of a kite is essential in geometry problems, architectural design, and various engineering applications where kite-shaped structures are used.
Tips: Enter the perimeter and short side values in meters. Both values must be positive numbers, and the short side must be less than half the perimeter.
Q1: What is a kite in geometry?
A: A kite is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.
Q2: Why does the formula work?
A: The perimeter of a kite is the sum of all four sides. Since opposite sides are equal in pairs, the perimeter equals 2×(long side + short side).
Q3: What are the units for measurement?
A: The calculator uses meters, but the formula works with any consistent unit of length (cm, inches, feet, etc.).
Q4: Can this formula be used for all quadrilaterals?
A: No, this formula is specific to kites where two pairs of adjacent sides are equal.
Q5: What if the short side is exactly half the perimeter?
A: This would make the long side zero, which is not possible for a real kite. The short side must be less than half the perimeter.