• ID Code: O1-32
  • Purpose: Demonstrate the dark axle illusion.
  • Description: A loop of metal rod is illuminated as it is rotated rapidly about a diameter. The vertical diameter of the loop appears to be darker than the rest of the area, which appears as a dimly lighted disc.
  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refso.htm#O1-32
  • Loc codes: O1, D1, LS2