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The Short Diagonal of Unicursal Hexagram is the shortest straight line joining two opposite corners of the Unicursal Hexagram. It is a fundamental geometric property of this unique six-pointed star shape.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The short diagonal is exactly twice the length of its longest section, making this a simple proportional relationship.
Details: Calculating the short diagonal is essential for understanding the complete geometry of the unicursal hexagram, which has applications in various fields including mathematics, design, and symbolic geometry.
Tips: Enter the longest section of the short diagonal in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.
Q1: What is a unicursal hexagram?
A: A unicursal hexagram is a six-pointed star that can be drawn in one continuous movement without lifting the drawing instrument.
Q2: How is the short diagonal different from other diagonals?
A: The short diagonal is the shortest distance between opposite vertices, while longer diagonals connect non-adjacent vertices across the shape.
Q3: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is useful in geometric design, sacred geometry studies, architectural planning, and mathematical research involving star polygons.
Q4: Does this formula work for all unicursal hexagrams?
A: This specific formula applies to the standard unicursal hexagram where the longest section of the short diagonal is exactly half the total short diagonal length.
Q5: Can this calculator handle different units of measurement?
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.