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Under the principle of relative brightness, how is the one of two identical objects that reflects more light to your eyes perceived?

Correct answer C. Nearer

Explanation

The brain assumes that brighter objects are closer, because light scatters and dims over distance. So of two identical objects, the one reflecting more light looks nearer.

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