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Parallax

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Visual Deception

Parallax can cause objects to look shifted or at different places than they really are.

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The parallax made the mountain seem closer than it actually was.
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Viewing Angle

The angle from which you view an object can change your perception due to parallax.

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Moving my head caused a parallax, making the painting appear skewed.
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Real-life Observation

Parallax is a common experience when watching things move from a car window.

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Road signs appeared to jump due to parallax as we drove by.
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