Scale Drawings Practice

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or space that maintains the proportions of the original while being drawn at a different size.

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How do you determine the actual dimensions from a scale drawing?

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To determine the actual dimensions, multiply the dimensions in the scale drawing by the scale factor.

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What is a scale factor?

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A scale factor is the ratio of the dimensions in the scale drawing to the actual dimensions.

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If a scale drawing has a scale of 1 cm : 4 ft, what does this mean?

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This means that every 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 4 feet in reality.

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How do you convert measurements from a scale drawing to actual measurements?

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Multiply the measurement in the scale drawing by the scale factor to get the actual measurement.

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What is the formula to find the length of an object in a scale drawing if the actual length is known?

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Length in drawing = Actual length / Scale factor.

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If a rectangular parking lot has a width of 48 feet and a length of 192 feet, what is the scale of the drawing if the width is represented as 3 cm?

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The scale is 1 cm : 16 ft.

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What is the importance of maintaining proportions in scale drawings?

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Maintaining proportions ensures that the scale drawing accurately represents the size and shape of the original object.

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How do you find the width of a soccer field in a scale drawing if the actual width is 54 meters and the scale is 1 cm : 9 meters?

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Width in drawing = Actual width / Scale factor = 54 m / 9 m/cm = 6 cm.

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What is the relationship between scale drawings and real-life measurements?

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Scale drawings provide a simplified representation of real-life measurements, allowing for easier visualization and planning.