Advanced Physics

Bird in the Cage

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A circular disk has a birdcage and a bird printed on it as shown above.

It is placed in the rotator and spun at a rate of 10 RPM’s (revolutions per minute).

1. What rate of strobe flashes would produce the image shown below? Explain.

If it is impossible, explain why.

2. What rate of strobe flashes would produce the image shown below? Explain.

If it is impossible, explain why.

3. What rate of strobe flashes would produce the image shown below? Explain.

If it is impossible, explain why.

4. What rate of strobe flashes would produce the image shown below? Explain.

If it is impossible, explain why.

5. What rate of strobe flashes would produce the image shown below? Explain.

If it is impossible, explain why.