The use of animated GIFs, or moving pictures, is common on the internet. Although they are perceived as conveying movement (like a video), they are actually just a series of still images cycled very quickly. This demonstrates the principle of _____.

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Stroboscopic movement is the visual phenomenon where a series of static images presented in rapid succession appear to be moving. This principle explains how animated GIFs create the illusion of motion by cycling through still images quickly.

The Use of Animated GIFs, or Moving Pictures, Is Common