The phenomenon that allows us to perceive motion in a movie is known
A) ocular retainment
B) retinitis pigmentosa
C) vision lag
D) persistence of vision

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Persistence of vision is the phenomenon in which an image continues to appear in one's vision after the exposure to the original image has ended. This is what allows us to perceive motion in a movie as a series of still images are presented at a certain rate, creating the illusion of movement.

The Phenomenon That Allows Us to Perceive Motion in a Movie