2024-07-11

David: What are the overall length, width and height dimensions of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette?

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The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has the following dimensions:

• Overall Length: 175.3 inches (4,453 mm)
• Overall Width: 69.6 inches (1,768 mm)
• Overall Height: 49.8 inches (1,265 mm)

These measurements can vary slightly depending on the specific model and any modifications.

What are those dimensions on a 1:24 scale model of that car?

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To convert the dimensions of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette to a 1:24 scale model, you divide each dimension by 24. Here are the scaled dimensions:

• Overall Length: 175.3 inches / 24 = 7.3 inches (185.54 mm)
• Overall Width: 69.6 inches / 24 = 2.9 inches (73.67 mm)
• Overall Height: 49.8 inches / 24 = 2.1 inches (52.71 mm)

So, a 1:24 scale model of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be approximately 7.3 inches long, 2.9 inches wide, and 2.1 inches high.

What are those dimensions on a 1:25 scale model of that car?

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To convert the dimensions of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette to a 1:25 scale model, you divide each dimension by 25. Here are the scaled dimensions:

• Overall Length: 175.3 inches / 25 = 7.012 inches (178.81 mm)
• Overall Width: 69.6 inches / 25 = 2.784 inches (70.74 mm)
• Overall Height: 49.8 inches / 25 = 1.992 inches (50.60 mm)

So, a 1:25 scale model of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be approximately 7.012 inches long, 2.784 inches wide, and 1.992 inches high.

If the dimensions of each are applied to a rectangular solid, what is the volume of each?

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To find the volume of a rectangular solid, you multiply its length, width, and height. Let’s calculate the volumes for both the 1:24 and 1:25 scale models.

1:24 Scale Model

• Length: 7.3 inches
• Width: 2.9 inches
• Height: 2.1 inches

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Volume1:24=7.3 inches×2.9 inches×2.1 inchesVolume_{1:24} = 7.3 \, \text{inches} \times 2.9 \, \text{inches} \times 2.1 \, \text{inches} Volume1:24​=7.3inches×2.9inches×2.1inches Volume1:24≈44.499 cubic inchesVolume_{1:24} \approx 44.499 \, \text{cubic inches} Volume1:24​≈44.499cubic inches

1:25 Scale Model

• Length: 7.012 inches
• Width: 2.784 inches
• Height: 1.992 inches

Volume = Length × Width × Height

Volume1:25=7.012 inches×2.784 inches×1.992 inchesVolume_{1:25} = 7.012 \, \text{inches} \times 2.784 \, \text{inches} \times 1.992 \, \text{inches} Volume1:25​=7.012inches×2.784inches×1.992inches Volume1:25≈38.872 cubic inchesVolume_{1:25} \approx 38.872 \, \text{cubic inches} Volume1:25​≈38.872cubic inches

So, the volumes of the rectangular solids for the 1:24 and 1:25 scale models of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette are approximately 44.499 cubic inches and 38.872 cubic inches, respectively.

On a percentage basis, how much larger is the 1:24 scale volume?

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To find how much larger the 1:24 scale volume is compared to the 1:25 scale volume on a percentage basis, you can use the following formula:

Percentage Increase=(Volume1:24−Volume1:25Volume1:25)×100\text{Percentage Increase} = \left( \frac{\text{Volume}_{1:24} – \text{Volume}_{1:25}}{\text{Volume}_{1:25}} \right) \times 100Percentage Increase=(Volume1:25​Volume1:24​−Volume1:25​​)×100

First, we subtract the volume of the 1:25 scale model from the volume of the 1:24 scale model:

44.499 cubic inches−38.872 cubic inches=5.627 cubic inches44.499 \, \text{cubic inches} – 38.872 \, \text{cubic inches} = 5.627 \, \text{cubic inches}44.499cubic inches−38.872cubic inches=5.627cubic inches

Next, we divide the difference by the volume of the 1:25 scale model:

5.627 cubic inches38.872 cubic inches≈0.1448\frac{5.627 \, \text{cubic inches}}{38.872 \, \text{cubic inches}} \approx 0.144838.872cubic inches5.627cubic inches​≈0.1448

Finally, we multiply by 100 to convert this to a percentage:

0.1448×100≈14.48%0.1448 \times 100 \approx 14.48\%0.1448×100≈14.48%

So, the 1:24 scale volume is approximately 14.48% larger than the 1:25 scale volume.

You’re welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Enjoy your day!

Yes, one more question: how much longer on a linear percentage basis is the overall length of the 1:24 car?

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To find how much longer the 1:24 scale model is compared to the 1:25 scale model on a linear percentage basis, you can use the following formula:

Percentage Increase=(Length1:24−Length1:25Length1:25)×100\text{Percentage Increase} = \left( \frac{\text{Length}_{1:24} – \text{Length}_{1:25}}{\text{Length}_{1:25}} \right) \times 100Percentage Increase=(Length1:25​Length1:24​−Length1:25​​)×100

First, let’s calculate the lengths of both scale models:

• 1:24 Scale Model Length: 7.3 inches
• 1:25 Scale Model Length: 7.012 inches

Next, subtract the length of the 1:25 scale model from the length of the 1:24 scale model:

7.3 inches−7.012 inches=0.288 inches7.3 \, \text{inches} – 7.012 \, \text{inches} = 0.288 \, \text{inches}7.3inches−7.012inches=0.288inches

Then, divide the difference by the length of the 1:25 scale model:

0.288 inches7.012 inches≈0.0411\frac{0.288 \, \text{inches}}{7.012 \, \text{inches}} \approx 0.04117.012inches0.288inches​≈0.0411

Finally, multiply by 100 to convert this to a percentage:

0.0411×100≈4.11%0.0411 \times 100 \approx 4.11\%0.0411×100≈4.11%

So, the overall length of the 1:24 scale model is approximately 4.11% longer than that of the 1:25 scale model.