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 actual dimensions, using a specific ratio or scale.

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What does the scale 1 mm : 5 m mean?

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It means that 1 millimeter on the drawing represents 5 meters in reality.

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If a lawn in a scale drawing is 10 mm long, how do you find the actual length?

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Multiply the length in the drawing by the scale factor. For example, 10 mm x 5 m/mm = 50 m.

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What is the formula to convert drawing measurements to actual measurements?

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Actual measurement = Drawing measurement x Scale factor.

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How do you determine the scale of a drawing?

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The scale can be determined by comparing the dimensions in the drawing to the actual dimensions of the object.

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If the actual width of a soccer field is 54 m and the scale is 1 cm : 9 m, how wide is it in the drawing?

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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 scale if the actual dimensions of a kitchen are 24 ft. by 24 ft. and the drawing shows 3 cm by 3 cm?

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The scale is 1 cm : 8 ft.

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If a tent is 6 feet wide in reality and the scale is 1 inch : 3 feet, how wide is it in the drawing?

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Width in drawing = Actual width / Scale factor = 6 ft / 3 ft/in = 2 in.

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What is the importance of using scale in drawings?

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Using scale allows for accurate representation of large objects or spaces in a manageable size.

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How can you check if a scale drawing is accurate?

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You can check by measuring the drawing and comparing it to the actual dimensions using the scale.