Question 1
Three transparent sheets stacked: Sheet A (red circle), Sheet B (blue square), Sheet C (green triangle). The sheets are folded together along the center. When looking from the top, which shape appears ON TOP of the others?
**Note:** Different opacities represent different layers. The top layer appears brightest.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1 - Understanding Layer Ordering:
- When multiple transparent sheets are stacked, the TOP sheet is most visible
- Lower sheets are partially obscured but still visible through transparency
- Folding all sheets together preserves their relative order
Step 2 - Given Stack Order:
- Sheet A (red circle) - bottom
- Sheet B (blue square) - middle
- Sheet C (green triangle) - top
Step 3 - Visual Effect:
- When looking from above: You see ALL shapes
- But the top sheet's shape appears MOST prominent/clearest
- The green triangle appears to "float above" the others
- Lower shapes appear slightly faded/behind
Step 4 - Key Insight:
- Transparency doesn't eliminate depth ordering
- You can still perceive which layer is on top
- The top layer's pattern appears sharpest, with no other pattern above it
Step 5 - Result:
- The green triangle (top sheet in the stack) appears on top