How is it that movies appear to be moving?
A) by projecting a quick succession of still photographs called frames
B) by projecting light on the screen so that it illuminates every other celluloid frame
C) by using rapid editing patterns
D) by means of two simultaneously working projectors
E) by a strobe effect that tricks the spectator's eyes

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Movies appear to be moving by projecting a quick succession of still photographs called frames. These individual frames are projected at a rate of 24 frames per second, creating the illusion of motion.

How Is It That Movies Appear to Be Moving