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The Midsphere Radius of a Rhombicuboctahedron 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 rhombicuboctahedron, using mathematical constants and geometric relationships specific to this polyhedron.
Details: Calculating the midsphere radius is important in geometry and 3D modeling for understanding the spatial properties of the rhombicuboctahedron, its symmetry, and its relationship with inscribed spheres.
Tips: Enter the total surface area of the rhombicuboctahedron in square meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.
Q1: What is a Rhombicuboctahedron?
A: A rhombicuboctahedron is an Archimedean solid with 8 triangular and 18 square faces, 24 identical vertices, and 48 edges.
Q2: How is the midsphere different from the insphere?
A: The midsphere is tangent to all edges, while the insphere is tangent to all faces of the polyhedron.
Q3: What are the applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is used in geometry research, architectural design, computer graphics, and materials science where polyhedral structures are studied.
Q4: Can this formula be used for other polyhedra?
A: No, this specific formula applies only to the rhombicuboctahedron. Other polyhedra have different formulas for calculating their midsphere radii.
Q5: What is the range of valid input values?
A: The total surface area must be a positive real number greater than zero. Extremely small values may approach the theoretical minimum size of a rhombicuboctahedron.