ECZ 2022 · O-Level Paper 1 — Symmetry

The diagram below shows a regular triangular prism. Describe the symmetry of the prism.

Diagram for ECZ 2022 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. Rotational symmetry of order 6 about the axis shown
  • B. Rotational symmetry of order 2 about the axis shown
  • C. Rotational symmetry of order 3 about the axis shown
  • D. No rotational symmetry

Verified working — step 1

A regular triangular cross-section matches itself after turns of 120°, 240° and 360° about the central axis.

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