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BreakfastBeerz t1_jeattwz wrote

You mean like when you watch a fan or airplane propeller start up and the blades start to appear to slow down, then stop, then go backwards and then disappear all together?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IV_sa9_IxU

Take a guess at what point in the video the blades are turning at ~60 times per second

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InjuryApart6808 t1_jeauqfi wrote

You’re using a video captured by a camera. You’re actually proving my point. The camera is likely recording at 60 fps.

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Fiberdonkey5 t1_jeaxk8c wrote

This can occur with the naked eye as well. Spinning motor shafts can often appear stationary when looking at them which is why there is a tool called a stroboscope that rapidly flashes light at variable speeds so you can visually see if the shaft has stopped spinning.

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