Question

The net of a cube-shaped dice is given alongside. If a dice is made of this net, which of the following shapes will it definitely not resemble?

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Answer 1

The puzzle asks which of the five given shapes the dice will "definitely not resemble," based on the provided net of the cube.

To solve:

1. Understanding the net: The dice's faces are arranged in a specific manner. Opposite faces on a standard dice add up to 7. Using the net, you can determine:

   1. 1. 1 and 6 are opposite.
      2. 2 and 5 are opposite.
      3. 3 and 4 are opposite.

    

2. Checking each shape (options): Each option shows a dice arrangement. The arrangement must respect the opposite-face rule. If an option violates this, it cannot represent the given net.

Evaluating each option:

1. Option (1):
   • The visible faces are 1, 3, and 5.
   • Based on the net, 1 and 6 are opposite, so 6 cannot be adjacent to 1.
   • This option is valid as it respects the rule.
2. Option (2):
   • The visible faces are 1, 2, and 6.
   • 1 and 6 are opposite, so they cannot appear together on the same visible side.
   • This option is not valid as it violates the rule.
3. Option (3):
   • The visible faces are 2, 3, and 4.
   • No opposing pairs (2 and 5, 3 and 4) are adjacent here.
   • This option is valid.
4. Option (4):
   • The visible faces are 1, 4, and 5.
   • No opposing pairs (1 and 6, 4 and 3, 5 and 2) are adjacent here.
   • This option is valid.
5. Option (5):
   • The visible faces are 3, 5, and 6.
   • No opposing pairs (3 and 4, 5 and 2, 6 and 1) are adjacent here.
   • This option is valid.