Thread: Eli5 Why do things spinning at high speeds appear to spin backwards sometimes?

Eli5 Why do things spinning at high speeds appear to spin backwards sometimes? (by Sparky)

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Sparky (0)

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21-Sep-20 7:40 am

eli5 Why do things spinning at high speeds appear to spin backwards sometimes?

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