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The Space Diagonal of a Dodecahedron is the line connecting two vertices that are not on the same face of the Dodecahedron. It represents the longest distance between any two vertices in this three-dimensional shape.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the space diagonal length based on the surface to volume ratio of a regular dodecahedron.
Details: Calculating the space diagonal is important in geometry and 3D modeling for determining the maximum dimensions of a dodecahedron and understanding its spatial properties.
Tips: Enter the surface to volume ratio value in 1/m. The value must be greater than 0.
Q1: What is a regular dodecahedron?
A: A regular dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with 12 identical regular pentagonal faces, 20 vertices, and 30 edges.
Q2: How is surface to volume ratio defined for a dodecahedron?
A: The surface to volume ratio is calculated by dividing the total surface area by the volume of the dodecahedron.
Q3: What are typical values for surface to volume ratio?
A: The surface to volume ratio depends on the size of the dodecahedron, with smaller dodecahedrons having higher ratios.
Q4: Can this formula be used for irregular dodecahedrons?
A: No, this formula is specifically derived for regular dodecahedrons where all faces are identical regular pentagons.
Q5: What are the practical applications of space diagonal calculation?
A: Space diagonal calculations are used in packaging, architecture, molecular modeling, and any application involving three-dimensional geometric analysis.