Asked by Khadaja Dennard on Sep 29, 2024
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What is the moon illusion
A) We perceive the moon to be perfectly round, when it is really elliptical.
B) We perceive the moon to be dimmer in some seasons than in others.
C) We perceive the moon to be larger on the horizon than overhead.
D) We think we see the moon when in fact it is not there.
Moon Illusion
The moon illusion is an optical illusion where the moon appears larger when it is close to the horizon than when it is higher in the sky, despite having the same actual size.
Horizon
The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet, or metaphorically, the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest.
Elliptical
Having an oval shape or relating to an ellipse; also used metaphorically to describe speech or writing that is obscure or lacks completeness.
- Explain how visual illusions can distort perception.
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Katherine Hoangabout 1 hour ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The moon illusion is the phenomenon where we perceive the moon to be larger on the horizon than when it is overhead. This is an optical illusion that is still not fully understood, but it is thought to be a combination of factors such as the Ponzo illusion (where objects appear larger when they are surrounded by smaller objects) and our brain's tendency to interpret the sky as a flattened dome.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how visual illusions can distort perception.