Scale Drawing Flashcard

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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 reducing or enlarging its size according to a specific ratio.

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How do you determine the actual size of an object from a scale drawing?

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

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If a scale is 1 inch : 2 feet, how do you convert inches to feet?

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Multiply the number of inches by 2 to convert to feet.

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What is the scale factor in a drawing with a scale of 1 cm : 9 m?

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The scale factor is 9, meaning each centimeter in the drawing represents 9 meters in reality.

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How do you convert centimeters in a drawing to meters in reality?

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Multiply the number of centimeters by the scale factor (in this case, 9) to find the actual meters.

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What does a scale of 1 inch : 5 miles indicate?

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It indicates that 1 inch on the drawing represents 5 miles in reality.

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If a drawing shows a distance of 3 inches with a scale of 1 inch = 15 miles, how far is that in reality?

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Multiply 3 inches by 15 miles to get 45 miles.

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What is the importance of using a consistent scale in drawings?

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Using a consistent scale ensures that all measurements are proportional and accurately represent the real-world dimensions.

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How can you find the length of an object if you know the scale and the length in the drawing?

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Multiply the length in the drawing by the scale factor to find the actual length.

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What is the relationship between the scale and the size of the drawing?

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The scale determines how much the drawing is reduced or enlarged compared to the actual size.