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The measured distance on the ground between two points is 6.76km. If the corresponding distance between the same two points on the map is 13.90cm, determine the scale of the map.

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter1: Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E: Write the following quantities in standard units. (a) 0.55 Ms (b) 2.8 km (c) 12 mg (d) 100 cm

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The measured distance on the ground between two points is 6.76km. If the
corresponding distance between the same two points on the map is 13.90cm, determine
the scale of the map.

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