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The Tetrahedral Edge Length of Truncated Tetrahedron is the length of any edge of the Tetrahedron of which corners are cut to form the Truncated Tetrahedron. It represents the original tetrahedron's edge length before truncation.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula establishes the relationship between the original tetrahedron's edge length and the resulting truncated tetrahedron's edge length after truncation.
Details: Calculating the tetrahedral edge length is crucial for understanding the geometric properties of truncated tetrahedrons, determining volume relationships, and analyzing the transformation from regular tetrahedron to truncated tetrahedron.
Tips: Enter the edge length of the truncated tetrahedron in meters. The value must be positive and valid.
Q1: What is a truncated tetrahedron?
A: A truncated tetrahedron is an Archimedean solid obtained by cutting off the corners of a regular tetrahedron.
Q2: Why is the multiplier 3 in the formula?
A: The multiplier 3 comes from the geometric relationship between the original tetrahedron's edge length and the truncated tetrahedron's edge length after truncation.
Q3: Can this formula be used for other polyhedrons?
A: No, this specific formula applies only to the relationship between a regular tetrahedron and its truncated version.
Q4: What are the units for these measurements?
A: The calculator uses meters, but the formula works with any consistent unit of length (cm, mm, inches, etc.).
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically exact, assuming precise input values and proper truncation geometry.