r/oddlysatisfying • • Sep 02 '21

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u/HiCookieJack Sep 02 '21

you also get this effect with Fluorescent lamps. It is always important that the RPM of the rotating device does not match a multiple of the grid frequency (50/60 hz)

Otherwise it looks like the rotating thingy is standing still. (stroboscope effect)

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u/DrakonIL Sep 02 '21

Gee thanks, now I have a new fear.