Asked by Hayley Dolan on Jun 19, 2024

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When does apparent movement occur?

A) Apparent movement occurs when one's head is stationary, but an object is moved in the visual field.
B) Apparent movement occurs when an object is held stationary in the visual field, but one's head is moved.
C) Apparent movement occurs when one's head and an object in the visual field are moved at somewhat different speeds.
D) Apparent movement occurs when two points of the visual field are stimulated sequentially at certain intervals.

Apparent Movement

The perception of movement in a stationary object due to rapid sequential presentation of images or due to the context in which the object is viewed.

Visual Field

The total area in which objects can be seen in the peripheral vision while the eye focuses on a central point.

Sequential Intervals

Time periods or sequences that follow one another in a specific, ordered manner.

  • Gain insight into the principle of apparent movement and how it is applied.
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rajesh pattanaikJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Apparent movement occurs when two points of the visual field are stimulated sequentially at certain intervals, creating the illusion of movement between them. This is known as the phi phenomenon and is a type of perceptual illusion.