What do we call the illusion of movement that results from two or more stationary, adjacent lights blinking on and off in quick succession?.

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Answer: Phi Phenomenon

Explanation: When 2 or more stationary lights blink on and off in quick succession, our brains trick us into only seeing 1 light

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