When a sparkler is twirled rapidly, people perceive a circle of light. This occurs because

A. the trail you see is caused by sparks left behind from the sparkler.
B. longer light wavelengths from the sparkler produce a visual echoic effect.
C. the length of iconic memory is about a fraction of a second.
D. Gestalt principles work to complete the circle in our minds.


Answer: C

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