Motion pictures are based on _______________?
Correct answer: D. stroboscopic motion
- A. the gamma phenomenon
- B. the principle of illusory circle
- C. the autokinetic illusion
- D. stroboscopic motion
Explanation
Motion pictures create the impression of continuous movement by rapidly displaying a sequence of still images, a phenomenon called stroboscopic motion. The visual system links the successive frames into apparent motion.
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