Question 1
A square paper is folded diagonally from top-right to bottom-left. A hole is punched near one corner of the triangle. What pattern appears when unfolded?
Detailed Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1 - Diagonal Fold Analysis:
- Fold type: diagonally from top-right to bottom-left
- Fold line: from (100,0) to (0,100) in 100x100 coordinates
- Creates: Triangular shape with top-left corner hidden
- Symmetry axis: Secondary diagonal (top-right to bottom-left)
Step 2 - Coordinate System Setup:
- Origin: top-left corner (0,0)
- Top-right: (100,0)
- Bottom-left: (0,100)
- Bottom-right: (100,100)
- Fold line equation: x + y = 100
Step 3 - Hole Position Mapping:
- Given position: near one corner of the triangle (35,55)
- This is in the visible triangular region (35+55=90 < 100, so below the fold line)
- Distance from fold line: 100-90=10 units away
- Mirror transformation: (x,y) → (100-y, 100-x)
Step 4 - Unfolding Process:
- Fixed layer: maintains hole at (35,55)
- Folded layer: unfolds to reveal mirror hole
- Mirror calculation: (35,55) → (100-55, 100-35) = (45,65)
- Result: Two distinct holes at (35,55) and (45,65)
Step 5 - Pattern Formation:
- Two holes symmetric across the opposite diagonal
- Pattern: Two holes symmetric across the opposite diagonal
- Visual: One in upper-left region, one in lower-right region
Key Learning: Diagonal folds create reflection patterns across the diagonal axis.
Spatial Reasoning: Imagine the diagonal as a mirror - whatever is on one side reflects to the other side.