Elastic Motion Illusion
A rigid spinning square appears to stretch and deform like rubber.
🧐 What do you see?▼
Watch the square as it rotates and changes size. It likely looks "squishy" or elastic, as if the corners are lagging behind the center, or it's made of jelly.
🧠 Why this works▼
This is related to the perceptual lag and how the brain processes changing geometry. When an object rotates while simultaneously shrinking/growing, the brain struggles to maintain the rigid structure assumption.
🧪 Try variations▼
- Squint: Blurring the image often enhances the rubbery effect.
❓ FAQ▼
Is the square actually deforming?
No (mostly). It is a simple CSS transform of rotation and scale. The "bending" of sides is purely illusory.