A stereoscope provides the illusion of depth in 2-D images by _____.
A) rapidly alternating between two images
B) presenting an image to each eye at different distances from the retina
C) presenting an image to each eye that are from slightly different perspectives
D) presenting an image to each eye that have different polarization filters in place

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The stereoscope works by presenting a slightly different image to each eye, which are from different perspectives. The brain then combines these images to create the illusion of depth, making the viewer feel like they are seeing a 3-D image.

A Stereoscope Provides the Illusion of Depth in 2-D Images