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The perimeter of a dodecahedron is the sum of the lengths of all its edges. A regular dodecahedron has 30 edges of equal length, making its perimeter 30 times the edge length.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula derives the perimeter from the total surface area by first calculating the edge length and then multiplying by 30 (number of edges).
Details: Calculating the perimeter of a dodecahedron is important in geometry, architecture, and various engineering applications where precise measurements of polyhedral structures are required.
Tips: Enter the total surface area in square meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.
Q1: What is a dodecahedron?
A: A dodecahedron is a polyhedron with 12 flat faces, 20 vertices, and 30 edges. All faces are regular pentagons.
Q2: How many edges does a dodecahedron have?
A: A regular dodecahedron has 30 edges of equal length.
Q3: Can this formula be used for irregular dodecahedrons?
A: No, this formula is specifically for regular dodecahedrons where all edges are equal in length.
Q4: What are the practical applications of dodecahedron calculations?
A: Dodecahedrons are used in architecture, molecular modeling, game design, and various mathematical applications.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for regular dodecahedrons when accurate measurements are provided.