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Volume of Torus Sector is the amount of three dimensional space occupied by Torus Sector. A torus sector is a portion of a torus, which is a doughnut-shaped surface of revolution generated by revolving a circle in three-dimensional space.
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Explanation: This formula calculates the volume of a torus sector based on the radius of its circular cross-section and its lateral surface area.
Details: Calculating the volume of torus sectors is important in various engineering and architectural applications, particularly in designing curved structures and components with toroidal shapes.
Tips: Enter the radius of circular section in meters and lateral surface area in square meters. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is a torus sector?
A: A torus sector is a portion of a torus, similar to how a pizza slice is a portion of a whole pizza.
Q2: How is this different from a full torus volume?
A: This calculates the volume of a specific sector (portion) of a torus, not the complete torus volume.
Q3: What are typical applications of torus sectors?
A: Torus sectors are used in architecture, mechanical engineering, and various industrial designs where curved surfaces are required.
Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula is specifically for calculating volume when you know the lateral surface area and radius of the circular section.
Q5: What units should I use?
A: Use consistent units (meters for length, square meters for area, cubic meters for volume) for accurate results.