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How are maps and scale drawings related to ratios and proportions?
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∙ 12y ago
You need ratios to find out what scale to use.
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∙ 12y ago
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How you would scale up the ratio 10 boys to 14 girls to find equivalent ratios?
by multpulying 10 to 14 by 2
How are the dimensions of a scale model related to the actual dimensions of the object?
When it is a scale model the model is proportional to the actual object only much smaller.
How do you plot a logarithmic scale?
Try the following links (in the Related Links section below).
What number has 1 with 30 zeros following it?
The number 1 x 1030 is a nonillion (US short scale) or quintillion (European long scale).(see the related link)
What is a number with 6 commas?
Since each comma separates 3 place values (representing a multiple of 1000) then a 1 with 18 zeros = 1018 would have 6 commas. Depending on if you're using the short scale system (billion = 109) or the long scale system (billion = 1012 ), will determine the name of that number. 1018 in the Short Scale is quintillion, and in Long Scale is trillion. See related link.
How are ratios and scale factors different?
Ratios show the information of the side lengths scale factors show the information of how they are related
What do aeronautical engineers use ratios and proportions for?
I'm sure they use ratios and proportions at many different points in the practice of their profession. One obvious application is in construction of exact scale models of aircraft and their components for wind-tunnel tests.
What is similar about scale factor and proportions?
proportions are used in scale factors; scale factors ARE proportions
What is similar about scale and scale factor?
proportions are used in scale factors; scale factors ARE proportions
How is a scale factor related to scale drawings?
The scale factor of a scale drawing is the ratio of any length in the drawing to the true corresponding length in the "real" object.
What can you use to measure proportions?
you can use scale model to measure proportions
Where to find technical drawings of space shuttle to build a scaled model?
See the Related Link below for a site which has scale drawings. There is also a link which provides details of publications containing various modelling instructions for space related vehicles.
What does not to scale mean?
Not to scale indicates something done NOT according to the proportions of an established scale of measurement
How are scale drawings used?
Scale drawings are used by artists, architects and builders to get an accurate drawing either smaller or larger than the actual thing is.
What is the ratios of a length on a scale drawing to the corresponding length on the real object?
The scale factor.
How do ratios and fractions relate to scale?
They both can be divided.
How does a fashion designer use scale drawings?
Yes a fashion designer does use a scale drawing...
