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Write an Explanation. Persistence of vision

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Write an Explanation.

Persistence of vision

Explain
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Solution

The phenomenon that allows the image formed on the retina to remain imprinted there for `1/16`th of a second after the object is removed from the front of the eyes is called persistence of vision.

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