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A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with 12 regular pentagonal faces, 20 vertices, and 30 edges. The volume represents the total three-dimensional space enclosed by the surface of the dodecahedron.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the volume of a regular dodecahedron based on its space diagonal measurement, using mathematical constants derived from the geometric properties of the shape.
Details: Calculating the volume of a dodecahedron is essential in various fields including geometry, architecture, material science, and 3D modeling where this specific polyhedral shape is used.
Tips: Enter the space diagonal measurement in meters. The value must be positive and greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is a space diagonal in a dodecahedron?
A: The space diagonal is the longest straight line that can be drawn through the interior of the dodecahedron, connecting two opposite vertices.
Q2: What are the units for the volume calculation?
A: The volume is calculated in cubic meters (m³), but you can convert the result to other volume units as needed.
Q3: Can this calculator handle decimal inputs?
A: Yes, the calculator accepts decimal values for the space diagonal measurement with up to 4 decimal places precision.
Q4: What makes the dodecahedron shape special?
A: The dodecahedron is one of the five Platonic solids and has significant mathematical properties and symmetry that make it important in various scientific and artistic applications.
Q5: How accurate is the calculation?
A: The calculation provides results with 10 decimal places precision, making it suitable for most practical applications involving dodecahedron volume calculations.