Find Angles of Intersecting Planes & Triangles - Stereometry Problem

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In summary, the conversation discusses finding the angles between side triangles formed by three intersecting planes in a pyramid shape. The angles between the pyramid's edges from the top point are known, but the angles between the side triangles need to be found. The solution involves using formulas such as sin, cos, and tan, and a special-case scenario is used with given angles to find the angles between the side triangles. However, there is a discrepancy with the given answer and further testing is needed to determine if the solution is correct.
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I have 3 planes intersecting and forming a kind of a pyramid. The angles between pyramid's edges from the top point are known. How can I find the angles between side triangles? (Angles between each two planes from their intersection lines)

Note: Don't want formulaes here. Just understanding.
 
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Understand this, you need formulas to find the angles.
 
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Well, I think I solved it. Without using any formulaes except for simple sin, cos and tan

http://hot.ee/kernelpenguin/mathsolution.png

Angles given: ADB = 60, ACD = 45, BCD = 45.
Need angle: GHF.
Assume: DH = 10. So this solution is a special-case scenario and won't get
full points on a test. However, the teacher demonstrated the "proper"
solution today and that took about 30 minutes and the whole blackboard so
this is considerably smaller.

1. Solve triangle GHD.
DH = 10
GDH = 45
GHD = 90 because GH is perpendicular to DB.
Need only GH and that is 10 after a quick tan()

2. Solve triangle FHD.
DH = 10
FDH = 30 because ED splits the corner at ADB.
FHD = 90 because FH is perpendicular to DB.
FH = 5 after a quick sin()

3. Solve triangle GFH.
GFH = 90
FH = 5 (from p2)
GH = 10 (from p1)
GHF = 60 after a quick cos()

Since there's bilateral symmetry in this "pyramid", the other such edge will
also be 60 degrees on the other side. Haven't even tried to calculate the top
one yet.

The weird thing is that the book says that the answer is arc cos sqrt(3)/3.
Which could in some weird ass way be 60 degrees. Or which could be wrong. Or
I could be wrong. No idea.

If you have time, see if my solution works or not :)
 
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FAQ: Find Angles of Intersecting Planes & Triangles - Stereometry Problem

What is stereometry?

Stereometry is the branch of geometry that deals with the measurement of three-dimensional objects and their properties.

How do you find the angles between two intersecting planes?

To find the angles between two intersecting planes, you can use the formula: cosθ = (a1a2 + b1b2 + c1c2) / (√(a1^2 + b1^2 + c1^2) √(a2^2 + b2^2 + c2^2)), where a1, b1, c1 are the coefficients of the first plane's equation and a2, b2, c2 are the coefficients of the second plane's equation.

What are the properties of intersecting planes?

The properties of intersecting planes include: they form a line of intersection, they intersect at a single point, and they are not parallel.

Can you find the angles of intersecting triangles in a three-dimensional space?

Yes, you can find the angles of intersecting triangles in a three-dimensional space by using the same formula as finding the angles between intersecting planes. You will need the coefficients of the equations of the planes that contain the triangles.

How can I use the angles of intersecting planes and triangles in real-life applications?

The angles of intersecting planes and triangles have many real-life applications, such as in architecture, engineering, and navigation. They can help determine the optimal angles for building structures, the direction and distance of objects, and the stability of geometric shapes.

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