The plain scale is used for simple scales, scales that do not have many subdivisions.
while Diagonal scale
There is a limit to the number of divisions that can be constructed on a plain scale.Try to divide 10 mm into 50 parts; you will find that it is almost impossible. The architect, cartographer and surveyor all have the problem of having to subdivide into smaller units than a plain scale allows. A diagonal scale allows you to divide into smaller units.
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What is the difference between a bar scale and a statement scale
The difference between the successive values on a scale is an interval.
the answer is, interval
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scale measures force and/or mass; spoon measures volume