Spiral Structure

question 18

Multiple Choice

Spiral structure

• A) rotates at the same speed as the gas in the disk.
• B) rotates at a speed that is different than the gas in the disk.
• C) stays constant in time as the gas in disk rotates through it.
• D) None of the above is true.

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Definitions:

Vertical Lines

Lines that run straight up and down, creating a sense of height and structure within a visual composition.

Shepard's Table Illusion

A visual illusion where two tables appear to be different shapes but are in fact identical; highlighting how context can influence perception.

Rods and Cones

Rods and cones are types of photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that detect light and color, respectively.

Shape Constancy

The perceptual phenomenon by which we perceive the shape of an object as constant despite changes in the angle of perception.