Embedded Figure

 Embedded Figures refer to a type of visual reasoning problem where a simple figure (called the "target figure") is hidden within a more complex design. The task is to identify and trace the target figure within the given complex figure.

🧠 Importance of Embedded Figures

• Enhances pattern recognition skills.

• Improves observational ability and concentration.

• Helps in spatial intelligence and mental rotation tasks.

🔧 Methods to Solve Embedded Figures

Method 1: Shape Matching

• Break the complex figure into smaller parts.

• Compare each part with the target figure.

• Look for rotations, mirror images, or scaling of the target.

Example:

Target Figure:
◻ (Square)

Complex Figure:

┌─────┐  
│  ▲  │  
│ / \ │  
└─────┘  

• The square is embedded in the outer boundary.

Method 2: Contour Tracing

• Mentally trace the outline of the target figure.

• Check if the same lines appear in the complex figure.

Example:

Target Figure:
◯ (Circle)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
/____\

• No circle is embedded here.

Method 3: Negative Space Analysis

• Observe the empty spaces between lines.

• Sometimes the target is formed by the gaps.

Example:

Target Figure:
△ (Triangle)

Complex Figure:

★ (Star)  

• The star has multiple small triangles in its structure.

Method 4: Overlapping and Hidden Patterns

• Some figures are partially hidden or overlapped.

• Check if the target is merged with other shapes.

Example:

Target Figure:
⬢ (Hexagon)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /__\
 \  /
  \/

• The hexagon is formed by overlapping two triangles.

📚 Examples with Diagram

Example 1:

Target Figure:
◻ (Square)

Complex Figure:

┌───────┐  
│   ◯   │  
│   +   │  
└───────┘  

✅ Answer: The square is the outer boundary.

Example 2:

Target Figure:
◈ (Diamond)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
/____\

✅ Answer: The diamond is formed by rotating the square inside.

Example 3:

Target Figure:
⬠ (Pentagon)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
 -----

❌ Answer: No pentagon is present.

💡Practice Tips

✔ Start with simple shapes (squares, triangles).
✔ Rotate the figure mentally to see hidden patterns.
✔ Eliminate distractions and focus on one part at a time.
✔ Practice regularly with different patterns.

✅ Practice Questions - Embedded Figure

Question 1

Target Figure:
◻ (Square)

Complex Figure:

┌───────┐  
│   ▲   │  
│  / \  │  
└───────┘  

Answer: ✅ Yes (The outer boundary is a square.)

Question 2

Target Figure:
◯ (Circle)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
/____\

Answer: ❌ No (No circle is embedded.)

Question 3

Target Figure:
△ (Triangle)

Complex Figure:

  ★  
 / \  
/___\  

Answer: ✅ Yes (The star contains small triangles.)

Question 4

Target Figure:
⬢ (Hexagon)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
 \  /
  \/

Answer: ✅ Yes (Two overlapping triangles form a hexagon.)

Question 5

Target Figure:
⬛ (Small Square)

Complex Figure:

┌───┬───┐  
│   │   │  
├───┼───┤  
│   │   │  
└───┴───┘  

Answer: ✅ Yes (Multiple small squares are present.)

Question 6

Target Figure:
▱ (Parallelogram)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
/____\

Answer: ❌ No (Only triangles exist.)

Question 7

Target Figure:
◇ (Diamond)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
 \  /
  \/

Answer: ✅ Yes (The diamond is formed by rotating the square.)

Question 8

Target Figure:
⬠ (Pentagon)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /  \
|____|

Answer: ❌ No (No pentagon is embedded.)

Question 9

Target Figure:
▷ (Right Triangle)

Complex Figure:

  /|
 / |
/__|

Answer: ✅ Yes (A right triangle is clearly visible.)

Question 10

Target Figure:
⬟ (House Shape: ◻ + △)

Complex Figure:

  /\
 /__\
|    |
|____|

Answer: ✅ Yes (The house shape is formed by a square and a triangle.)