The marquee outside of a theater has lights that blink on and off in rapid succession, leading to the impression that the lights are moving around the marquee. This is an example of which type of motion?

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This phenomenon is known as apparent motion, where stationary objects (in this case, lights) appear to move due to the rapid switching on and off in a sequence. It's a visual illusion that doesn't involve actual motion but gives the impression of movement.

The Marquee Outside of a Theater Has Lights That Blink