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The Midsphere Radius of a Rhombic Dodecahedron is the radius of the sphere that is tangent to all the edges of the polyhedron. It represents the sphere that fits perfectly within the polyhedron while touching all its edges.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the midsphere radius based on the total surface area of the rhombic dodecahedron, using mathematical constants and square root functions.
Details: Calculating the midsphere radius is important in geometry and 3D modeling as it helps understand the spatial properties of the polyhedron and its relationship with inscribed spheres.
Tips: Enter the total surface area of the rhombic dodecahedron in square meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.
Q1: What is a Rhombic Dodecahedron?
A: A rhombic dodecahedron is a convex polyhedron with 12 congruent rhombic faces, 14 vertices, and 24 edges. It's a Catalan solid and the dual polyhedron of the cuboctahedron.
Q2: How is midsphere radius different from insphere radius?
A: The midsphere radius touches all edges of the polyhedron, while the insphere radius touches all faces. They represent different inscribed spheres within the polyhedron.
Q3: Can this formula be used for other polyhedra?
A: No, this specific formula is derived specifically for the rhombic dodecahedron based on its unique geometric properties.
Q4: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is used in crystallography, material science, and 3D modeling where rhombic dodecahedron structures appear, such as in certain crystal formations and packing problems.
Q5: How accurate is this formula?
A: The formula is mathematically exact for a perfect rhombic dodecahedron, providing precise calculations of the midsphere radius.