Scale Drawings

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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, using a specific ratio to convert measurements.

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What does the scale '1 inch = 20 ft' mean?

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It means that every 1 inch on the drawing represents 20 feet in real life.

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

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Multiply the measurement on the drawing by the scale factor to find the actual size.

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If a drawing has a scale of '1 cm = 3 in', how do you find the real height of an object that measures 2 cm in the drawing?

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Multiply 2 cm by 3 in/cm to get 6 inches.

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What is the scale factor in the drawing '2 cm = 3 feet'?

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The scale factor is 3 feet for every 2 cm.

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How do you find the actual height of an object if the scale is '1/2 inch = 4 inches'?

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First, find out how many half-inches are in the drawing, then multiply that number by 4 inches.

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What is the importance of understanding scale in drawings?

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Understanding scale helps accurately interpret and create representations of real objects or spaces.

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If a model car is drawn at a scale of '1/2 cm = 4 inches', what is the real-life length of a car that measures 3 cm in the drawing?

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3 cm equals 12 inches in real life (3 cm x 8 inches/cm).

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What does '1 cm = 3 in' imply for converting cm to inches?

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To convert cm to inches, multiply the number of cm by 3.

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How can you check if your scale drawing is accurate?

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Compare the dimensions of the drawing with the actual dimensions using the scale factor.