003 Why do LEDs leave a trail of dashes?

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The LEDs are powered by a 50 Hz AC supply. Since LEDs are diodes, they light up only during the positive half cycles of the AC supply, but do not light up during the negative half cycles.

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This flashing of the LEDs at 50 Hz is revealed if we keep moving the LEDs, as shown in this video.

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