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Physics

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#Optical Illusion

#Trapezoid

#Mathematics

Imagine staring at a trapezoid, a shape with one side longer than the other. Now, let's add a twist – quite literally! As we rotate the trapezoid, something interesting happens. The shorter edge seems to move closer, but here's the catch: our brain plays a little game with us. Instead of acknowledging the rotation, it tricks us into thinking the trapezoid is swinging back and forth. This optical illusion is like a dance between our eyes and our brain. While the trapezoid is indeed rotating, our brain insists on interpreting it as a swinging motion. It's as if the trapezoid is playing a visual trick on us, making us see something different from what's actually happening. So, next time you see a trapezoid doing its mesmerizing dance, remember, it's not just a rotation; it's a visual illusion that keeps your brain on its toes!

https://elementarymath.edc.org/resources/shape-trapezoid/#:~:text=When%20two%20sides%20(other%20than,base)%20are%20called%20isosceles%20triangles.

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