State the differences between a linear scale and representative fraction

A line which is divided into equal parts. It is used on maps to show the relationship between a particular distance on a map and the actual distance on the earth. A linear scale is also called a bar scale, scale bar or graphic scale.

a unit-less relation between one “unit” on the map and how ever many “units” of the same type on the ground. An RF of 1:24,000 means one inch on the map equals 24,000 inches on the ground and one centimeter on the map equals 24,000 centimeters on the ground.Representative Fraction is also known as Numerical Function.