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Vertical-Horizontal Illusion

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The Horizontal line segment in the above figure appears to be shorter than the Vertical line segment, despite the fact that it has the same length.

See also Illusion, Müller-Lyer Illusion, Poggendorff Illusion, Ponzo's Illusion


References

Fineman, M. The Nature of Visual Illusion. New York: Dover, p. 153, 1996.




© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-26