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    Object rotation influences motion perception. Observers sometimes see illusory curved paths instead of actual linear motion, especially when object orientation is limited. This perception shifts with orientation changes.

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    • Human observers often perceive object motion differently than the actual physical dynamics.
    • Understanding visual perception of combined translation and rotation is key to visual processing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how object rotation affects the perception of linear translation.
    • To determine the factors influencing the switch between veridical and illusory motion perception.

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