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 be near the horizon.

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Madelyn Ormond · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  This is due to the size-distance illusion, where objects that are farther away appear smaller than objects that are closer, even if they are actually the same size. Therefore, if two stars cast retinal images of the same size, the one that appears farther away would be perceived as larger.

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