apparent motion

Apparent motion is the perception of movement where none actually exists, caused by rapid or successive changes in visual stimuli. For example, when flashing images or lights quickly, our brain interprets these flashes as continuous movement, like in movies or animations. It occurs because the eyes and brain process visual information faster than real objects are moving, creating a illusion of motion. This effect helps us perceive smooth movement in the world, even when objects are stationary or changing gradually. Apparent motion is fundamental in how we experience movies, animations, and visual displays.