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The formula calculates the side length of a rhombus when given its height and acute angle. It uses trigonometric relationships to determine the side length based on these parameters.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula uses the sine trigonometric function to relate the height and acute angle to the side length of the rhombus.
Details: Calculating the side length of a rhombus is essential in geometry for determining perimeter, area, and other geometric properties of the shape.
Tips: Enter height in meters and acute angle in degrees. The angle must be between 0° and 90° (exclusive). All values must be positive.
Q1: What is a rhombus?
A: A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length, opposite sides parallel, and opposite angles equal.
Q2: Why use the sine function in this calculation?
A: The sine function relates the height (opposite side) to the hypotenuse (side of rhombus) in the right triangle formed by the height and side.
Q3: What are the units for the inputs and outputs?
A: Height and side length are in meters, while the angle is in degrees. The calculator handles the conversion to radians internally.
Q4: Can this formula be used for obtuse angles?
A: No, this specific formula is designed for acute angles. For obtuse angles, a different trigonometric relationship would be needed.
Q5: What if I have the obtuse angle instead of the acute angle?
A: You can calculate the acute angle by subtracting the obtuse angle from 180° (since adjacent angles in a rhombus are supplementary).