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The formula calculates the side length of a regular hendecagon (11-sided polygon) when its circumradius is known. It's derived from trigonometric relationships in regular polygons.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula uses the sine function to calculate the side length based on the circumradius and the central angle of the hendecagon (π/11 radians).
Details: Calculating the side length of a regular hendecagon is important in geometry, architecture, and design applications where precise measurements of 11-sided polygons are required.
Tips: Enter the circumradius value in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is a hendecagon?
A: A hendecagon is a polygon with 11 sides and 11 angles. When all sides and angles are equal, it's called a regular hendecagon.
Q2: What is circumradius?
A: Circumradius is the radius of a circle that passes through all the vertices of a polygon. For regular polygons, it's the distance from the center to any vertex.
Q3: Why is π/11 used in the formula?
A: π/11 represents half of the central angle of a regular hendecagon (360°/11 = 32.727°, which is approximately 0.5712 radians).
Q4: Can this formula be used for irregular hendecagons?
A: No, this formula only applies to regular hendecagons where all sides and angles are equal.
Q5: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is useful in architectural design, engineering projects, and mathematical studies involving regular polygons.