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Experiment No. 2: Scales: - Plain and Diagonal Scales.

(4 Problems)
Sheet no.1: Scale
A: Plain Scale (Do any two problems)
Problem 1. Construct a plain scale to show meters, when 1 centimeter represents 6
meters and long enough to measure upto 60 meters. Find the R.F. and mark on it a
distance of 43 meters.
Solution:

(iii) Draw a horizontal line of 10 cm in length as shown in Fig.1


(iv) Draw a rectangle of size 10 cm × 1 cm on the horizontal line.
(v) Total length to be measured is 60 meters. Therefore divide the rectangle into 6 equal parts
where each part represents 10 meters.
(vi) Mark zero at the end of the first main division.
(vii) From zero number 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 are marked at the end of subsequent main part
towards the right as shown in Fig. 1
Problem 2. Construct a plain scale of R.F. = 1 : 50,000 to show kilometers and
hectometers and long enough to measure upto 9 kilometers. Measure a distance of 5
kilometers and 6 hectometers on the scale.

Draw a rectangle of 18 cm × 1 cm. Divide the rectangle into 9 equal parts, each part
representing 1 km. Mark zero at the end of the first main part and mark 1, 2, 3, ... 8 at the end
of subsequent main part towards right. Sub-divide the first part into 10 sub-divisions each
representing 1 hectometer. Number the sub-division to the left of zero.
Indicate on the scale,the given distance i.e. 5 kilometers and 6 hectometers as shown in Fig. 2

Fig:2
Problem 3. Construct a plain scale to show kilometers and hectometers when 2.5
centimeters are equal to 1 kilometer and long enough to measure upto 6 km. Find R.F.
and indicate distance 4 kilometers and 5 hectometers on the scale.

Fig.3
Problem 4. A rectangular plot of 36 squares kilometers is represented on a map by a
similar rectangle of area 1 square centimeters. Draw a plain scale to show kilometers.
Measure a distance of 54 kilometers on the scale.

Fig.4
Problem 5. The distance between New Delhi and Aligarh is 132 kms. An express train
covers the distance in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Construct a plain scale to measure time
upto a single minute and mark a distance covered in 35 minutes. Take R.F. of the scale
1/400,000.

Fig.5
(B) Diagonal Scale:
Problem 1. Construct a diagonal scale of R.F. 1 : 500 to show meters and decimeters,
and long enough to measure upto 70 meters. Measure a distance 53.4 meters on the
scale.

Fig. 1
x) Similarly, draw the remaining diagonals parallel to the first diagonal into 10 equal parts.
(xi) Complete the scale and show 53.4 meters on the diagonal scale.
Problem 2. Construct a diagonal scale of R.F. = 1 / 50,000 to show kilometers,
hectometers, decameters, and long enough to measure upto 6 km. Measure a distance of
4 km, 6 hm, 4 dam on the scale.

Fig.:2
Problem 3: Construct a diagonal scale to shown centimeters, decimeters and meters and
long enough to measure upto 8 meters. Measure a distance 5 m , 6 dm and 3 cm on the
scale and take R.F. = 1 : 100.

Fig. 3
Problem 4: On a road map, a line 28 cm long represents a distance of 40 kilometers.
Construct a diagonal scale for this representation to read upto 20 kilometers. Indicate
on a scale a length of 17 km and 7 hectometer.

Fig.4
Problem 5: The distance between two station is 240 km and its is represented on a map
by a line 12 cm long. Find R.F. Draw a scale to measure 300 km. Show a distance of 267
km on the scale.

Fig.5
Viva-Voce
Q1. What is the projection of scales?
Ans: The projection of scales refers to the representation of measurement scales, such as
rulers or measuring devices, on a 2D surface.
Q2. What is the purpose of projecting scales?
Ans: The purpose of projecting scales is to provide a visual reference for measuring distances
or dimensions in a two-dimensional representation of an object or drawing.
Q3. How are scales typically projected?
Ans: Scales are typically projected as straight lines with evenly spaced markings or divisions,
representing specific units of measurement.
Q4. What are some commonly used scales in projection?
Ans: Commonly used scales include linear scales, logarithmic scales, vernier scales, and
diagonal scales, depending on the specific application and requirements.
Q5. How are scales represented in technical drawings or diagrams?
Ans: In technical drawings or diagrams, scales are often represented using line segments or
bars with markings indicating measurement units. The length and spacing of these markings
correspond to the intended scale.
Q6. What are the units of measurement used in projected scales?
Ans: The units of measurement used in projected scales can vary depending on the
application and context. Common units include millimeters, centimeters, inches, feet, or
meters.
Q7. What is the purpose of a reference scale in a drawing or design?
Ans: A reference scale provides a means to measure or estimate distances or dimensions
within a drawing or design by relating the measurements on the drawing to real-world
measurements.
Q8. How can scales be adjusted to accommodate different magnifications or reductions?
A: Scales can be adjusted by changing the length or spacing of the markings or divisions to
accommodate different magnifications or reductions. This ensures accurate measurement
representation at various scales.

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