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What is a zoetrope?

A device showing sequential pictures spinning to create motion.

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  1. A type of paint for cels
  2. A camera that records sound
  3. A device showing sequential pictures spinning to create motion ✔

Why: A zoetrope spins sequential pictures so viewers see apparent movement.

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Answer: A device showing sequential pictures spinning to create motion. A zoetrope spins sequential pictures so viewers see apparent movement.

  1. Animation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation
    the zoetrope (introduced in 1866)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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