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Side B of Cyclic Quadrilateral is one of the four sides of a cyclic quadrilateral, which is a quadrilateral whose vertices all lie on a single circle.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the length of side B by subtracting the sum of the other three sides from the total perimeter of the cyclic quadrilateral.
Details: Calculating side lengths in cyclic quadrilaterals is important in geometry problems, architectural design, and various engineering applications where circular patterns are involved.
Tips: Enter the perimeter and the lengths of sides A, C, and D in meters. All values must be positive numbers, and the sum of sides A, C, and D should not exceed the perimeter.
Q1: What is a cyclic quadrilateral?
A: A cyclic quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon whose vertices all lie on a single circle.
Q2: Can this formula be used for any quadrilateral?
A: This specific formula works for any quadrilateral where the perimeter and three sides are known, not just cyclic quadrilaterals.
Q3: What if the calculated side B is negative?
A: A negative result indicates that the sum of the other three sides exceeds the perimeter, which is geometrically impossible. Please check your input values.
Q4: Are there other properties of cyclic quadrilaterals?
A: Yes, cyclic quadrilaterals have special angle properties - opposite angles sum to 180 degrees (supplementary).
Q5: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters, but you can use any consistent unit of length as long as all measurements are in the same unit.