Standing on the commuter train platform you glance down the tracks to see if the train is coming. As you do, you notice that the parallel rails of the train track appear to come together and meet in the distance. This is an example of which depth perception cue?
A)linear perspective
B)stroboscopic motion
C)motion parallax
D)aerial perspective

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Linear perspective is a depth perception cue where parallel lines appear to come together and converge in the distance. This is exactly what is being observed on the train platform where the parallel rails of the train tracks appear to meet in the distance. The other depth perception cues, stroboscopic motion, motion parallax, and aerial perspective, are not applicable in this scenario.

Standing on the Commuter Train Platform You Glance Down the Tracks