Persistence of vision in a human eye is

Persistence of vision in a human eye is
| Persistence of vision in a human eye is

A. 1/16<sup>th</sup> of a minute

B. 1/16<sup>th</sup> of a second

C. 1/6<sup>th</sup> of a minute

D. 1/6<sup>th</sup> of a second

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Right Answer is: B

SOLUTION

  • The persistence of vision in a normal human eye is 1/16 s.
  • Retention of visual perception of an object even after the rays of light proceeding from it has stopped entering the eye is called persistence of vision.
  • Normally an image remains on the retina for 1/16th sec after removal of its stimulus.