Scale Drawing

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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 is proportionally reduced or enlarged to fit a specific scale, allowing for accurate measurements and comparisons.

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What does the scale 1 cm : 10 m mean?

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It means that 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 10 meters in actual distance.

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If a scale drawing shows a distance of 6 cm, how do you find the actual distance using the scale?

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Multiply the distance on the drawing (6 cm) by the scale factor (10 m), resulting in an actual distance of 60 m.

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How do you convert actual measurements to scale measurements?

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To convert actual measurements to scale measurements, divide the actual measurement by the scale factor.

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What is the actual width of a backyard that is 7 inches wide on a scale of 1 in = 7 ft?

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The actual width is 49 ft, calculated by multiplying 7 in by the scale factor (7 ft).

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If a car length is represented as 3 cm on a scale of 1 cm : 4 ft, what is the actual length of the car?

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The actual length of the car is 12 feet, calculated by multiplying 3 cm by the scale factor (4 ft).

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What are the actual dimensions of a house represented as 9 cm x 10 cm on a scale of 6 cm = 12 ft?

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The actual dimensions are 18 ft x 20 ft, calculated by converting each dimension using the scale.

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How do you find the actual size of a model using a scale?

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Multiply the size of the model by the scale factor to find the actual size.

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What is the actual width of a window that is 1.5 inches wide in a model built at a scale of 5 in : 25 ft?

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The actual width of the window is 7.5 ft, calculated by multiplying 1.5 in by the scale factor (5 ft).

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What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

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Scale drawings are used to create accurate representations of objects or spaces that are too large or too small to be drawn at actual size.