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Why were cars previously depicted in cartoons with oval wheels?

In early cameras, the central shutter speed was slow, so moving shutters were used to capture moving subjects. Because of this, photos of driving cars were obtained with oval wheels. However, this was not perceived as a defect - it was believed that such pictures are the best way to emphasize swiftness and speed. Later, this is why comic and cartoon artists often depicted cars with oval wheels.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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