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The median on legs of an isosceles right triangle is a line segment joining the midpoint of the leg to its opposite vertex. It divides the triangle into two smaller triangles of equal area.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the length of the median drawn to the legs of an isosceles right triangle when the circumradius is known.
Details: Medians in triangles have important geometric properties. They always intersect at the centroid, which divides each median in a 2:1 ratio. In isosceles right triangles, medians have specific relationships with other elements like the circumradius.
Tips: Enter the circumradius of the isosceles right triangle in meters. The value must be positive and non-zero.
Q1: What is an isosceles right triangle?
A: An isosceles right triangle is a right triangle with two equal legs and angles of 45°, 45°, and 90°.
Q2: What is the circumradius of a triangle?
A: The circumradius is the radius of the circumscribed circle that passes through all three vertices of the triangle.
Q3: How is the circumradius related to the hypotenuse?
A: In a right triangle, the circumradius equals half the length of the hypotenuse.
Q4: Can this formula be used for any right triangle?
A: No, this specific formula applies only to isosceles right triangles where both legs are equal.
Q5: What are the units of measurement?
A: The calculator uses meters, but any consistent unit of length can be used as long as input and output use the same unit.