If the scale bar on a map shows that 2.5 cm on the map is equal to 150 km on earth, then a distance of 100 km on earth is represented by what distance (length) on the map? A. 3.75 cm B. 6,000 cm C. 1.67 cm D. 250 km

If the scale bar on a map shows that 2.5 cm on the map is equal to 150 km on earth, then a distance of 100 km on earth is represented by what distance (length) on the map? A. 3.75 cm B. 6,000 cm C. 1.67 cm D. 250 km

Inquiry into Physics

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Chapter1: The Study Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4P: One mile is equal to 1,609 m. Express this distance in kilometers and in centimeters.

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If the scale bar on a map shows that 2.5 cm on the map is equal to 150 km on earth, then a distance of 100 km on earth is represented by what distance (length) on the map?

A.

3.75 cm

B.

6,000 cm

C.

1.67 cm

D.

250 km

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