Misinterpreted depth cues refer to situations where our brain incorrectly judges the distance or size of an object because of misleading visual information.
Our eyes use clues like shadows, perspective lines, and the size of objects to figure out how far away things are. Sometimes, these clues can be tricked, causing us to see things differently than they really are. For example, in certain drawings or pictures, a road might look like it's getting narrower because of the way it's drawn, making the road seem longer than it really is.
Understanding these misleading cues helps us learn about how our eyes and brain work together to help us see the world.
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