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The Midsphere Radius of a Dodecahedron is defined as the radius of the sphere for which all the edges of the Dodecahedron become a tangent line on that sphere. It represents the sphere that touches the midpoints of all edges of the dodecahedron.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the midsphere radius based on the lateral surface area of a regular dodecahedron, using the mathematical constant φ (phi) which appears in the expression (3+√5)/4.
Details: Calculating the midsphere radius is important in geometry and 3D modeling for understanding the spatial properties of dodecahedrons. It helps in determining the sphere that is tangent to all edges of the polyhedron, which has applications in crystallography, molecular modeling, and architectural design.
Tips: Enter the lateral surface area of the dodecahedron in square meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero. The calculator will compute the midsphere radius based on the provided lateral surface area.
Q1: What is a dodecahedron?
A: A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with twelve flat faces, each being a regular pentagon. It is one of the five Platonic solids.
Q2: How is lateral surface area different from total surface area?
A: Lateral surface area excludes the top and bottom faces (if applicable), while total surface area includes all faces of the polyhedron.
Q3: What are the units for midsphere radius?
A: The midsphere radius is measured in meters (m), the same unit as used for the lateral surface area input.
Q4: Can this formula be used for irregular dodecahedrons?
A: No, this formula is specifically for regular dodecahedrons where all faces are congruent regular pentagons.
Q5: What is the relationship between midsphere radius and other dodecahedron measurements?
A: The midsphere radius is related to the edge length, surface area, and volume of the dodecahedron through specific mathematical relationships.