Space Diagonal of Dodecahedron given Midsphere Radius Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ d_{Space} = \sqrt{3} \times (1 + \sqrt{5}) \times \frac{2 \times r_m}{3 + \sqrt{5}} \]

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1. What is Space Diagonal of Dodecahedron?

The Space Diagonal of Dodecahedron is the line connecting two vertices that are not on the same face of Dodecahedron. It passes through the interior of the dodecahedron and represents the longest distance between any two vertices of the polyhedron.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ d_{Space} = \sqrt{3} \times (1 + \sqrt{5}) \times \frac{2 \times r_m}{3 + \sqrt{5}} \]

Where:

\( d_{Space} \) — Space Diagonal of Dodecahedron (meters)
\( r_m \) — Midsphere Radius of Dodecahedron (meters)
\( \sqrt{3} \) — Square root of 3 (approximately 1.732)
\( \sqrt{5} \) — Square root of 5 (approximately 2.236)

Explanation: This formula calculates the space diagonal length based on the midsphere radius of a regular dodecahedron, using mathematical constants derived from the golden ratio properties of the dodecahedron.

3. Formula Explanation

Details: The formula incorporates the mathematical relationship between the midsphere radius and the space diagonal in a regular dodecahedron, utilizing the square roots of 3 and 5 which are fundamental to the geometry of this Platonic solid.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the midsphere radius value in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero. The calculator will compute the corresponding space diagonal length.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a dodecahedron?
A: A dodecahedron is a regular polyhedron with 12 pentagonal faces, 20 vertices, and 30 edges. It is one of the five Platonic solids.

Q2: What is the midsphere radius?
A: The midsphere radius is the radius of the sphere that is tangent to all the edges of the dodecahedron.

Q3: How accurate is this formula?
A: This formula is mathematically exact for regular dodecahedrons and provides precise calculations of the space diagonal.

Q4: Can this calculator be used for irregular dodecahedrons?
A: No, this calculator is specifically designed for regular dodecahedrons where all faces, edges, and angles are equal.

Q5: What are the practical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is useful in geometry, 3D modeling, crystallography, and various engineering applications involving dodecahedral structures.