Home
Class 10
PHYSICS
What is persistence of vision ? Give on...

What is persistence of vision ? Give one example of persistence of vision.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Persistence of vision : We see an object when its image is formed on the retina. The image disappears when the object is removed from out sight. But this is not instantaneous and the image remains imprinted on the retina for about `(1)/(16)` th of a second after the removal of the object . The sensation on the retina perists for a while. This effect is known as teh persistence of vision. It is due to perisitence of vision that we continue to see the object in its position for about `(1)/(16)` th of a second after it is removed.
Example : When a burning stick of incense is moved fast in a circle, a circle of red light is seen.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • LAWS, RULES, UNITS AND DEFINITIONS

    NAVNEET PUBLICATION - MAHARASHTRA BOARD|Exercise Metallurgy|14 Videos
  • LAWS, RULES, UNITS AND DEFINITIONS

    NAVNEET PUBLICATION - MAHARASHTRA BOARD|Exercise Carbon Compounds|18 Videos
  • LAWS, RULES, UNITS AND DEFINITIONS

    NAVNEET PUBLICATION - MAHARASHTRA BOARD|Exercise Heat|15 Videos
  • HEAT

    NAVNEET PUBLICATION - MAHARASHTRA BOARD|Exercise NUMERICAL PROBLEMS FOR PRACTICE|12 Videos
  • LENSES

    NAVNEET PUBLICATION - MAHARASHTRA BOARD|Exercise Numerical Problems For Practice|20 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

What is persistence of vision ? Give one example of persistance of vision.

What is persistence of hearing ?

Knowledge Check

  • What is the persistence of vision on a human retina ?

    A
    `((1)/(8))th _("a second ")`
    B
    `((1)/(16))th _("a second ")`
    C
    `((1)/(32))th _("a second ")`
    D
    `((1)/(64))th _("a second ")`
  • The persistence of vision for human eye is

    A
    1/10th of a second
    B
    1/16th of a second
    C
    1/6th of a second
    D
    1/18th of a second
  • Which of the following is built on the principle of persistence of vision. निम्न में से कौन दृष्टि के पश्चदीप्ति सिद्धान्त के आधार पर निर्मित हैं ?

    A
    Camera / क्रेमरा
    B
    Spectroscope/ स्पेक्ट्रोस्कोप
    C
    Cinema / सिनेमा
    D
    Periscope / पेरिस्कोप
  • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    Define persistence of hearing.

    What is range of vision ?

    What is meant by 'persistence of vision'? We are able to see the movie picture in a cinema hall, How does this happen?

    Name any two applications based on persistence of vision.

    Name two devices whose working is based on the phenomenon of persistence of vision