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Now we can reconsider the
spot on the rim of the rolling
wheel. The spotΓÇÖs true path
through space is not perceived
unless the rest of the wheel is
invisible, as in the case of the
bicycle seen in the dark. When
just a few additional spots on
the wheel are visible, the
wheel becomes a frame of
reference for the spot. The spot
is now seen as revolving around
its axis. Because it "belongs" to
the wheel, it also is seen as
partaking of the wheelΓÇÖs
horizontal, linear motion.
Therefore, there are two
components of motion that are
perceived.
These examples of directional
illusion and those of induced
motion suggest the following
conclusions: The motion of one
object relative to other objects
is particularly important in the
perception of movement. Under
certain conditions, one object
in the field will serve as frame
of reference with respect to
which other objects will be
seen to move. The frame of
reference is often "assumed" to
be stationary so that any
motion relative to it is
attributed to other objects.
When the frame of reference is
seen to be in motion, objects
seen with respect to it will
appear to have different
components of movement, one
based directly on relative
change and another based on
their belonging to the frame
and partaking of its motion.
Finally, under the right
conditions, observers may
perceive themselves to be in
motion when a nearby
structure that is in motion is
assumed to be stationary.