Question 1
Identify the rule and select the next figure in the sequence:
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
Figure 3:
Figure 4:
What comes next?
PATTERN ANALYSIS:
Step 1: Compare consecutive figures - observe the orientation changes
Step 2: Measure rotation angle between Figure 1 and Figure 2 = 45°
Step 3: Verify this pattern: Figure 2→3 also shows 45° rotation
Step 4: Verify Figure 3→4 also follows the same 45° rotation
RULE HYPOTHESIS:
The figure rotates clockwise by 45° in each step
VERIFICATION:
- Figure 1 to 2: 45° clockwise ✓
- Figure 2 to 3: 45° clockwise ✓
- Figure 3 to 4: 45° clockwise ✓
APPLICATION:
Figure 5 should be Figure 4 rotated clockwise by 45°
Total rotation from start = 180°
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
- Confusing clockwise with counterclockwise rotation
- Measuring rotation incorrectly
- Assuming different rotation angles
Step 1: Compare consecutive figures - observe the orientation changes
Step 2: Measure rotation angle between Figure 1 and Figure 2 = 45°
Step 3: Verify this pattern: Figure 2→3 also shows 45° rotation
Step 4: Verify Figure 3→4 also follows the same 45° rotation
RULE HYPOTHESIS:
The figure rotates clockwise by 45° in each step
VERIFICATION:
- Figure 1 to 2: 45° clockwise ✓
- Figure 2 to 3: 45° clockwise ✓
- Figure 3 to 4: 45° clockwise ✓
APPLICATION:
Figure 5 should be Figure 4 rotated clockwise by 45°
Total rotation from start = 180°
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
- Confusing clockwise with counterclockwise rotation
- Measuring rotation incorrectly
- Assuming different rotation angles