Scale drawings and maps (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition: scale drawing
Definition: scale drawing
Version of object maintaining same proportions
What scale shows
What scale shows
Ratio between drawing and real life
Scale 1:1000 means
Scale 1:1000 means
1cm on drawing = 1000cm in real life
Scale 1:25 means
Scale 1:25 means
1cm on drawing = 25cm in real life
Formula: real-life measurement
Formula: real-life measurement
Drawing measurement scale factor
Equipment for scale drawing exam
Equipment for scale drawing exam
Millimetre ruler and protractor
Direction to measure bearings
Direction to measure bearings
Clockwise from north
Where to place protractor centre
Where to place protractor centre
On the starting point
3 steps to find real-life distance
3 steps to find real-life distance
Measure, multiply by scale factor, convert units
Units to check in scale answers
Units to check in scale answers
cm, m, and km
Common exam mistake to avoid
Common exam mistake to avoid
Not reading whole question first
What bearings combine with distance scaling
What bearings combine with distance scaling
Angle measurement