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==Concept # 4. Scale drawing==
==Concept # 4. Scale drawing==
===Learning objectives===
===Learning objectives===
# The process of representing actual distances on paper using proportional distances is called a scale.
# The process of representing actual distances on paper using proportional distances.
# To understand the definition and meaning of scale
# To learn about the tools of measuring
===Explanation of few words related to scale drawing===
# A Scale drawing is a drawing that shows a real object with accurate sizes except they have all been reduced or enlarged by a certain amount (called the scale).
# A Scale drawing is a drawing that shows a real object with accurate sizes except they have all been reduced or enlarged by a certain amount (called the scale).
# Since it is not always possible to draw on paper the actual size of real-life objects such as the real size of a car, an airplane, we need scale drawings to represent the size.
# Since it is not always possible to draw on paper the actual size of real-life objects such as the real size of a car, an airplane, we need scale drawings to represent the size.
