Which of the Following Phenomena Is a Function of the Distribution

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena is a function of the distribution of the rods and cones in the retina?

• A) The moon looks much larger near the horizon than it looks when it is higher in the sky.
• B) The light from distant stars moving rapidly away from us is shifted toward the red end of the spectrum.
• C) Stars can be seen only with difficulty during the daytime.
• D) A dim star viewed at night may disappear when you look directly at it but reappear when you look to one side of it.

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