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  • To investigate how the ratio of radii (r/R) between a large and small disk affects perceived motion.
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  • Presenting observers with two side-by-side disks of different radii (R and r) undergoing repetitive motion at 1.33 Hz.
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  • The ratio of radii is a critical factor in resolving the ambiguity of the presented visual stimulus.
  • Perceptual outcomes shift from apparent motion to expansion/contraction as the r/R ratio increases.
  • Observer responses are directly correlated with the calculated centroid movement, highlighting its role in motion perception.