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Franz V H, Bülthoff H H, Fahle M, Thornton I M, 2001, "Grasping and representational momentum" Perception 30 ECVP Abstract Supplement

Grasping and representational momentum

V H Franz, H H Bülthoff, M Fahle, I M Thornton

If a moving object suddenly disappears, its last seen position is usually perceived as being further forward along the path of motion. This 'representational-momentum effect' can also be found in objects which change size. We tested whether representational momentum affects the action system.

Cubes of different sizes were presented to ten participants on

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