Hubcaps/wheeltrims why do they look like they are going backwards?

Athley | 14:00 Sun 03rd Dec 2006 | How it Works

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When you see a car why does it look as though the wheel trim/hubcaps are going backwards when the car is travelling forwards.

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an optical illusion.when something rotates at a certain speed it appears to be going the other way.check out a fan or propellor for instance.

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