Question 1
Identify the transformation rule governing this sequence:
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
Figure 3:
Which figure comes next?
PATTERN ANALYSIS:
Step 1: Examine Figure 1 and Figure 2 - note the orientation change
Step 2: Check if rotation: No consistent rotation angle found
Step 3: Check for reflection: Yes! Figure 2 is a mirror image of Figure 1
Step 4: Identify reflection axis: horizontal axis
Step 5: Verify pattern: Figure 3 is reflection of Figure 2 (back to original orientation)
RULE HYPOTHESIS:
The figures alternate between original and reflected across horizontal axis
VERIFICATION:
- Figure 1: Original position
- Figure 2: Reflected across horizontal axis ✓
- Figure 3: Reflected back to original ✓
APPLICATION:
Figure 4 should be reflected version (same as Figure 2)
Pattern: Original → Reflected → Original → Reflected
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
- Confusing reflection with rotation
- Identifying wrong axis of reflection
- Not recognizing alternating pattern
Step 1: Examine Figure 1 and Figure 2 - note the orientation change
Step 2: Check if rotation: No consistent rotation angle found
Step 3: Check for reflection: Yes! Figure 2 is a mirror image of Figure 1
Step 4: Identify reflection axis: horizontal axis
Step 5: Verify pattern: Figure 3 is reflection of Figure 2 (back to original orientation)
RULE HYPOTHESIS:
The figures alternate between original and reflected across horizontal axis
VERIFICATION:
- Figure 1: Original position
- Figure 2: Reflected across horizontal axis ✓
- Figure 3: Reflected back to original ✓
APPLICATION:
Figure 4 should be reflected version (same as Figure 2)
Pattern: Original → Reflected → Original → Reflected
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID:
- Confusing reflection with rotation
- Identifying wrong axis of reflection
- Not recognizing alternating pattern