Question

Why it is more beneficial to represent the scale graphically other than by just numerical?

(a) To represent clearly

(b) More accurate

(c) To measure directly from scale

(d) To prevent

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My doubt is from Types of Scales topic in portion Scales of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) To prevent

The best explanation: The scale is drawn on the drawing itself. As the drawing becomes old, the drawing sheet may shrink and may not give accurate results then. But if we use a graphical scale, along with drawing the scale also shrinks.