Computation of the sections of a Sun Burst

Geometrical references
Version 1.0 - August 16, 1998

 

With reference to the figure at the side, we use the following formula:

L2 = radium x tang(360°/2 x section_number)

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Input Data Results
Desired section number: L2 high in inches:
Sun Burst's radium R in inches Equivalent corner b in degrees:

Therefore you need to cut triangles having base of " and high of "