Side of Hendecagon given Diagonal across Four Sides Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ S = \frac{d_4 \times \sin(\pi/11)}{\sin(4\pi/11)} \]

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1. What is the Side of Hendecagon given Diagonal across Four Sides?

This calculator determines the side length of a regular hendecagon (11-sided polygon) when given the length of a diagonal that spans across four sides of the polygon.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the trigonometric formula:

\[ S = \frac{d_4 \times \sin(\pi/11)}{\sin(4\pi/11)} \]

Where:

\( S \) — Side length of the hendecagon
\( d_4 \) — Diagonal across four sides of the hendecagon
\( \pi \) — Mathematical constant pi (approximately 3.14159)
\( \sin \) — Trigonometric sine function

Explanation: This formula utilizes trigonometric relationships in a regular hendecagon to calculate the side length based on a diagonal that spans four sides.

3. Importance of Side Length Calculation

Details: Calculating the side length of regular polygons is essential in geometry, architecture, and various engineering applications where precise measurements of polygonal shapes are required.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the diagonal length across four sides in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a regular hendecagon?
A: A regular hendecagon is an 11-sided polygon where all sides are equal in length and all interior angles are equal.

Q2: Why use trigonometric functions in this calculation?
A: Trigonometric functions help establish the mathematical relationships between different elements (sides, diagonals, angles) in regular polygons.

Q3: Can this formula be used for other polygons?
A: Similar trigonometric relationships exist for other regular polygons, but the specific formula with π/11 and 4π/11 is unique to hendecagons.

Q4: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is useful in geometric design, architectural planning, and any field requiring precise polygonal measurements.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise when using exact values for trigonometric functions, though computational precision may introduce minor rounding errors.