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tehmatriks
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Homework Statement
The scale on a map is 1:25000. The length of a wall on the map is 3.2 mm. Find the actual length in metres.
Mark44 said:Each 1 mm distance on the map represents 25,000 mm (= 2.5 meters) on the ground. If the length of some feature on the map happened to be 10 mm, you would set up a proportion like this, where x represents the actual length of the feature, in mm.
[tex]\frac{1}{25000}=\frac{10}{x}[/tex]
After solving for x in this equation, convert to meters.
Either a typo or a brain fart, 25mMark44 said:25,000 mm (= 2.5 meters)
It shouldn't be cm.tehmatriks said:25,000 x 3.2 = 80,000 x 10-3 = 80 cm
Unfortunately, the latter. It looked odd to me, but I still didn't catch it.Mentallic said:Either a typo or a brain fart, 25m
Mentallic said:It shouldn't be cm.
25,000 x 3.2 mm = 80,000 mm = 80,000 x 10-3 m = 80 m
To find the actual length of a wall on a map with a scale of 1:25000, you will need to measure the length of the wall on the map using a ruler or a scale bar. Then, you will need to divide that measurement by the scale of the map (25000). The resulting number will be the actual length of the wall in the real world.
Knowing the actual length of a wall on a map with a scale of 1:25000 is important because it allows you to accurately measure distances between different points on the map and plan your route accordingly. It also helps in understanding the size and layout of the area being represented on the map.
Yes, the actual length of a wall on a map with a scale of 1:25000 can be different from its length in real life. This is because maps are a representation of the real world and are subject to distortion and inaccuracies. However, using a smaller scale like 1:25000 helps to minimize these discrepancies.
The unit of measurement used to find the actual length of a wall on a map with a scale of 1:25000 will depend on the unit of measurement used on the map. For example, if the map uses inches as its unit of measurement, the actual length of the wall will also be in inches. It is important to pay attention to the units used on the map when making measurements.
In addition to the map scale, you will also need to know the distance represented by the scale bar on the map. This information is usually provided in the map's legend. You may also need a ruler or measuring tool to make precise measurements on the map.