Analyzing the 3D Shapes
The question asks us to identify the "ODD one out" from the given list of 3D shapes: Cube, Sphere, Cylinder, and Cone. To solve this, we need to look for a common characteristic shared by three of the shapes that the fourth one lacks.
Properties of the Shapes
Let's examine the properties of each shape:
- Cube: A cube is a solid with 6 equal square faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices. All its surfaces are flat.
- Sphere: A sphere is a perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space. It has a single continuous curved surface and no flat faces, edges, or vertices.
- Cylinder: A cylinder has two parallel circular bases and a curved lateral surface connecting them. It has 2 circular edges where the flat bases meet the curved surface, but no vertices.
- Cone: A cone has a flat circular base and a curved lateral surface that tapers to a single point called the apex (vertex). It has 1 circular edge and 1 vertex.
Identifying the Pattern
Now, let's compare the shapes based on their surfaces:
- Sphere: Has a curved surface.
- Cylinder: Has a curved surface and two flat bases.
- Cone: Has a curved surface and one flat base.
- Cube: Has only flat surfaces (squares).
We can see that the Sphere, Cylinder, and Cone all have at least one curved surface. The Cube, however, is composed entirely of flat surfaces.
Determining the Odd One Out
Based on the presence of curved surfaces versus only flat surfaces, the Cube is different from the other three shapes. The Sphere, Cylinder, and Cone share the property of having curved surfaces, while the Cube does not.
Therefore, the odd one out is the Cube.
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4, 11, 21, 37, 62, 109, 171, ?
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- Choose the CORRECT option.
Address 1: Mr. Rohit Sharma, 123/A, Rose Villa, Green Park, Delhi - 110016
Address 2: Mr. R. Sharma, 123-A, Rose Villa, Green Park, New Delhi - 110016
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Address B: Mr. R. Kapoor, 7/2A, Lake View Rd, Kolkata - 700029
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