How is the correct answer D? I think the answer is A. Can some1 explain plz? Thanks!
kaplan PAT - Section test B
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How about this one?
Can't be A - b/c the top part is thicker than the bottom
Can't be B - b/c the smaller c doesn't start in the middle
Can't be C - b/c there is no curve in the middle - both lines are straight
Can't be D - b/c the line in the center is not suppose to be slanted
Can't be E - b/c the smaller triangle is very small than it is suppose to be
What do you guys think?
Can't be A - b/c the top part is thicker than the bottom
Can't be B - b/c the smaller c doesn't start in the middle
Can't be C - b/c there is no curve in the middle - both lines are straight
Can't be D - b/c the line in the center is not suppose to be slanted
Can't be E - b/c the smaller triangle is very small than it is suppose to be
What do you guys think?
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For the first question. A is definitely not the answer eventho it actually does confuse us. Those two cylinders got flat top unlike choice A as you can see. D is the answer if you assume those cylinders are lower in height than the pyramid in the middle. Imagine having that object as in A (right to left mirror image tho) then rotate 90 degrees and now it fits into D.
and for the second question, I believe the answer is A. top part isn't supposed to be thicker because it looks thicker in 3D only because we're seeing the cut diagonal surface of that leg from a little right from the object. If you manipulate the object a little and see it directly from face, it's suppose to be similar or the same in thickness to the left leg.
I'm afraid i'm not being as clear as I wanted to be. But if i dont' make sense please let me know.
and for the second question, I believe the answer is A. top part isn't supposed to be thicker because it looks thicker in 3D only because we're seeing the cut diagonal surface of that leg from a little right from the object. If you manipulate the object a little and see it directly from face, it's suppose to be similar or the same in thickness to the left leg.
I'm afraid i'm not being as clear as I wanted to be. But if i dont' make sense please let me know.
How is the correct answer D? I think the answer is A. Can some1 explain plz? Thanks!
Choice A looks intising, but it is wrong b/c the cylinders have flat tops in the question. Choice D is correct, because it if the "front" view of the object. In the front view, the cylinders are smaller in height than the center pyramid, so you don't see them......all you see is the base.....and 1 triangular side of the pyramid. Hope my explanation helped👍
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But still how would those cylinders pass through D? The cylinders are in the corner, whereas D has flat corners. I see why A is wrong.
Thanks I understand the explanation to the 2nd question. But I still don't understand how D can be the right answer for question 1
how about this one? i can eliminate B,D,E but both A & C look fine to me.
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how about this one? i can eliminate B,D,E but both A & C look fine to me.
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Look at the overall size of the object, The original vs choice A.
Because in choice D you are looking at the figure head on........the cylinder is center right in front of you....but the center pyramid is taller, so you don't see the cylinders.
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For third question [sorry i don't know how to quote] I'd say C. A is not right because of the curve on 3D is bigger than the one in A; it almost reaches the center of the square.how about this one? i can eliminate B,D,E but both A & C look fine to me.
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and for the first one again, it goes through D because those cylinder are smaller than the pyramid in the middle that they are shadowed by it. I wish i could draw it for you but once again I don't know how to put up pics lol.
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??? The only way your explanation would work out is if you rotate it 45 degrees so that the cylinders are directly in front and behind the pyramid from your point of view. You can't do this becuase the PAT instructions says it has to be full rotations. Choice D can't be the answer either and this question is incorrect, with Kaplan doing a very poor job once again.
oh ok I get it! you are pushing the object from the cylinder. In such a way that the first thing goes in is the cylinder, then the pyramid & then another cylinder. Thanks!
Yup! Cool. Also, I have to go with Choice C on the last question you posted, simply because the curve has "points" on the end that cruve down, and choice A does not. Hope this helps.
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Yes you can rotate 45, 90, 270, 8390 or any degrees you want. I don't think there's such restriction that you only get to do full rotation. [correct me if i'm wrong tho] Just imagine the object in your head and try to manipulate as if you have a puzzle in front of you.
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yea! that's what i was trying to say lol but I did a poor job explaining lol
