Scale Drawings 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 is proportionally reduced or enlarged to fit on paper, using a specific ratio or scale.

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How do you calculate actual dimensions from a scale drawing?

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To find actual dimensions, multiply the measurements on the scale drawing by the scale factor.

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If a scale is 1 cm to 2 meters, what does this mean?

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This means that every 1 cm on the drawing represents 2 meters in reality.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Perimeter = 2(length + width).

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If a map has a scale of 1 inch to 5 miles, how do you find the actual distance between two points on the map?

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Multiply the distance in inches on the map by the scale factor (5 miles per inch).

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What is the scale of a drawing if the actual dimensions are 24 ft by 24 ft and the drawing measures 3 cm by 3 cm?

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The scale is 1 cm : 8 ft.

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How do you convert cm to meters?

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To convert cm to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.

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What is the actual distance if two cities are 3 inches apart on a map with a scale of 1 inch to 5 miles?

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The actual distance is 15 miles.

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If a rectangular plot measures 3 cm by 5 cm on a scale drawing with a scale of 1 cm to 30 meters, what is the actual perimeter?

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The actual perimeter is 120 meters.

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What does it mean if a scale drawing is not to scale?

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It means that the proportions of the drawing do not accurately represent the actual dimensions.