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The perimeter of a parallelepiped is the total distance around the edge of the three-dimensional figure. It represents the sum of all the edges of the parallelepiped.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the perimeter based on the volume, two sides, and the three angles between the sides at the vertices.
Details: Calculating the perimeter of a parallelepiped is important in various engineering and architectural applications where the total edge length needs to be determined for material estimation, structural analysis, or design purposes.
Tips: Enter volume in cubic meters, side lengths in meters, and angles in degrees. All values must be positive and angles should be between 0-180 degrees.
Q1: What is a parallelepiped?
A: A parallelepiped is a three-dimensional figure formed by six parallelograms. It's a polyhedron with parallelogram faces.
Q2: Why are three angles needed for the calculation?
A: The three angles (α, β, γ) define the spatial relationships between the three sides at the vertices, which are essential for accurately calculating the perimeter from the given volume.
Q3: Can this formula be used for any parallelepiped?
A: Yes, this formula applies to all parallelepipeds, including rectangular ones (where all angles are 90 degrees).
Q4: What are the units of measurement?
A: Volume should be in cubic meters (m³), sides in meters (m), and angles in degrees. The result will be in meters (m).
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact based on the input values. The accuracy depends on the precision of the input measurements.