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The Short Diagonal of Octagon is the length of smallest diagonals or the line joining a vertex and any one of the vertices that coming next to the adjacent vertices of the first vertex of the Octagon.
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Details: Calculating the short diagonal of an octagon is important in geometry and architectural design, particularly when working with regular octagonal shapes and structures.
Tips: Enter the medium diagonal of the octagon in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.
Q1: What is the relationship between short and medium diagonals in a regular octagon?
A: The short diagonal is equal to the medium diagonal multiplied by the constant factor √(2-√2).
Q2: Can this formula be used for irregular octagons?
A: No, this formula applies only to regular octagons where all sides and angles are equal.
Q3: What are typical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is useful in architectural design, engineering, and geometric problem solving involving regular octagonal shapes.
Q4: How accurate is this formula?
A: The formula is mathematically exact for regular octagons and provides precise results.
Q5: Can I calculate medium diagonal from short diagonal using this formula?
A: Yes, you can rearrange the formula: dMedium = dShort / √(2-√2).