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The obtuse angle between diagonals of a rectangle is the larger angle formed where the two diagonals intersect. In any rectangle, the diagonals are equal in length and bisect each other, creating two pairs of equal angles - one acute and one obtuse.
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Explanation: The obtuse angle between diagonals is exactly twice the angle formed between a diagonal and the breadth (shorter side) of the rectangle.
Details: Calculating the obtuse angle between diagonals is important in geometry problems, architectural design, and various engineering applications where precise angle measurements are required for rectangular structures.
Tips: Enter the angle between the diagonal and breadth of the rectangle in radians. The value must be a positive number. The calculator will compute the corresponding obtuse angle between the diagonals.
Q1: Why is the obtuse angle exactly twice the angle between diagonal and breadth?
A: Due to the geometric properties of rectangles and the fact that diagonals bisect each other and create congruent triangles, the obtuse angle between diagonals is always twice the angle between a diagonal and the breadth.
Q2: What is the range of possible values for the obtuse angle?
A: In a rectangle, the obtuse angle between diagonals ranges from more than 90 degrees to less than 180 degrees (or π/2 to π radians).
Q3: How does this relate to the acute angle between diagonals?
A: The acute and obtuse angles between diagonals are supplementary - they add up to 180 degrees (π radians).
Q4: Can this formula be used for other quadrilaterals?
A: This specific relationship only applies to rectangles. Other quadrilaterals have different angle relationships between their diagonals.
Q5: What if I have the angle in degrees instead of radians?
A: Convert degrees to radians first (radians = degrees × π/180) before using this calculator, or use a calculator that accepts degree input with automatic conversion.