What would be the effect of setting the frame rate too low in CodeHS?

Setting the frame rate too low in a CodeHS animation or game environment leads to animations running choppily and appearing slow. The frame rate determines how many frames or images are displayed in one second. A low frame rate means fewer frames are shown, which can result in noticeable gaps between movements. Consequently, instead of smooth transitions and fluid motion, the animation looks jerky or lagging, which detracts from the user experience.

Choppiness in animations occurs because each frame does not have enough time to refresh before the next one is drawn. This gives the impression of slow movement as the characters or objects do not animate fluidly. A higher frame rate, typically 30 frames per second or more, is often necessary for animations to appear smooth and visually appealing.

The other choices focus on outcomes that are less likely to be caused solely by a low frame rate. For example, sprites would still render on the screen, but their motion would not be smooth. Similarly, game mechanics may still operate, though they could be sluggish, rather than becoming entirely unresponsive. Lastly, limiting actions to once per second is an extreme outcome unlikely to arise from a low frame rate alone.