If Two Different Stars Cast Retinal Images of the Same

question 388

Multiple Choice

If two different stars cast retinal images of the same size, the star that appears to be

• A) brighter is likely to be perceived as larger than the one that appears to be dimmer.
• B) moving is likely to be perceived as larger than the one that appears to be stationary.
• C) farther away is likely to be perceived as larger than the one that appears to be closer.
• D) high in the sky is likely to be perceived as larger than the one that appears to

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