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The Projector Illusion | EVERYDAY MYSTERIES

Join host Dianna Cowern as she puts her MIT physics degree to the test. With experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries, Physics Girl sheds new light on the fun, adventurous side of physical science.

The Projector Illusion | EVERYDAY MYSTERIES

Season 3 Episode 21 | 7m 2s | CC

Have you ever seen a blur of color when looking away from a projector screen? Or noticed how flashing lights look different colors when you move your eyes? This is an everyday mystery! The answer lies in persistence of vision and how your brain processes what it sees.

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