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Optical Illusion: Which wooden track is larger?

Optical illusions are a great way to help you concentrate. It tricks your brain into seeing what there isn't and also alters your visual perception.

Many brain teasers, puzzles and optical illusions are making rounds on the internet. People are really intrigued by the level of focus and concentration it demands and are showing great interest in solving these puzzles.

This mind-boggling optical illusion of a wooden track is one such puzzle that will leave you surprised.

What do you see?

<p><em>Image credit: BRIGHT SIDE/YouTube</em></p>

The optical illusion features two bright pink pieces of a railroad track, placed one above the other.

When you first glance at the image, you'll feel that the two tracks are of different sizes. The lower track may seem larger than the one on top.

But is it really so?

What is the answer?

If you take a closer look at the image, you'll find that the two tracks are actually identical. If switched, they are the same size.

What netizens have said

The tricky image has left netizens confused and puzzled.

One person wrote: "Man... I'm getting a headache."

Another said, "Huh! My eyes are really confused!!"

Many felt that optical illusions really test the eyes, one person going as far as to say, "Seeing these illusions makes me dizzy."

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