The yin/yang symbol is a perfect balance of black and white, and it is a good example of ________.

a. radial balance
b. asymmetrical balance
c. informal balance
d. figure-ground ambiguity
e. a mandala


d. figure-ground ambiguity

a. Incorrect. The elements in a picture plane revolve around a fixed point in radial symmetry.
b. Incorrect. Asymmetrical balance is used for a very dynamic, yet balanced, picture.
c. Incorrect. The yin/yang symbol is not an example of informal balance.
d. Correct. Because it is hard to know whether the black or the white is in the figure, it is a good example of figure-ground ambiguity.
e. Incorrect. A mandala is a device used for Buddhist meditation, not a symbol.

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