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The Minor Axis of Elliptical Segment is the length of the longest chord which is perpendicular to the line joining the foci of the Ellipse from which the Elliptical Segment is cut. It represents the full length of the minor axis of the elliptical segment.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The minor axis is simply twice the semi-minor axis, as the semi-minor axis represents half of the full minor axis length.
Details: Calculating the minor axis is essential in geometry and engineering applications involving elliptical shapes. It helps determine the complete dimensions of elliptical segments used in various structural and design calculations.
Tips: Enter the semi-minor axis value in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero. The calculator will compute the full minor axis length.
Q1: What is the difference between minor axis and semi-minor axis?
A: The semi-minor axis is half the length of the minor axis. The minor axis represents the full length of the shortest diameter of the ellipse.
Q2: Can this calculator be used for complete ellipses?
A: Yes, the same formula applies to both elliptical segments and complete ellipses when calculating the minor axis from the semi-minor axis.
Q3: What units should I use for the input?
A: The calculator uses meters as the default unit, but you can use any consistent unit of length as long as you maintain the same unit throughout your calculations.
Q4: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact, as it's based on the fundamental geometric relationship between the minor axis and semi-minor axis.
Q5: Can I calculate semi-minor axis if I know the minor axis?
A: Yes, simply divide the minor axis by 2 to get the semi-minor axis value.