A smaller scale refers to a representation or model that captures details at a reduced size compared to the original. In mapping, a smaller scale means that a larger area is depicted with less detail, often used for overviews rather than specific locations. For example, a map with a scale of 1:1,000,000 shows a larger geographic area but with less precision than a map with a scale of 1:10,000. Smaller scales are useful for understanding broader contexts while sacrificing fine detail.
Scale Factor
size scale
The smaller scale map is the 1 inch to 200 miles scale.
scale drawing
The smaller scale map is the 1 inch to 200 miles. The smaller the ratio (1:100, 1:200 etc) the larger the scale, and the more detail is in the map.
similar to welding but on a smaller scale
Scale Factor
The 1 inch to 200 miles is the smaller scale.
A scale model is a extact replica of something - usually smaller than the original item. Example: A 1/10 scale model car is 10 times smaller than the original car.
Economies of scale
size scale
The smaller scale map is the 1 inch to 200 miles scale.
scale drawing
The smaller scale map is the 1 inch to 200 miles. The smaller the ratio (1:100, 1:200 etc) the larger the scale, and the more detail is in the map.
The two scale factors are reciprocals of one another.
Yes, but a scale can also be used to show a smaller distance by using a bigger distance (i.e. the opposite of the above). For example, imagine we were drawing a representation of something really small like the structure of an atom. If we wanted to draw this accurately we would have to use a scale which uses a larger distance to represent a smaller one.
scale model