Question

why a circle of light is seen when a burning stick is revolved?

Answer 1

the eye has a time of persistence of vision which causes the image on your eye o stay for a fraction of a second

it is enough that the burning stick when revolved cause yo to see a complete circle.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. The impression of the image on the retina lasts for about 1/16 th of a second after the removal of the object.

2. If a burning stick of incense is revolved at a rate of more than sixteen revolutions per second, a circle of red light is seen.

3. It is due to persistence of vision.

Explanation:

Persistence of vision :

The image of an object remains imprinted on our retina for 1/16 th of a second after the object is removed from the sight.

The sensation on the retina persists for a while.

This is called persistence of vision.