Scale drawings and factors

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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 resized to fit a specific scale.

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How do you calculate the actual size from a scale drawing?

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To calculate the actual size from a scale drawing, multiply the measurement on the drawing by the scale factor.

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What is a scale factor?

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A scale factor is a ratio that compares the dimensions of a model or drawing to the dimensions of the actual object.

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If a model is 2 ft wide and the scale is 1 ft = 100 yards, what is the actual width?

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The actual width is 200 yards.

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but may differ in size, meaning their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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How do you determine if one figure is a scaled copy of another?

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To determine if one figure is a scaled copy of another, check if the corresponding angles are equal and the sides are in proportion.

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What is the relationship between scale and real-world measurements?

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The relationship between scale and real-world measurements is defined by the scale factor, which indicates how much the drawing or model is reduced or enlarged compared to the actual size.

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If the scale is 1 in = 7 ft, how wide is a backyard that is 49 ft in the drawing?

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The backyard is 7 inches wide in the drawing.

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What is the formula to find a missing side in similar figures?

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The formula to find a missing side in similar figures is: (side length of figure A) / (side length of figure B) = (missing side length of figure A) / (corresponding side length of figure B).

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What is the importance of understanding scale in architecture and design?

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Understanding scale is crucial in architecture and design as it allows for accurate representations of structures and spaces, ensuring that designs are feasible and proportional.